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Purslane
Portulaca oleracea
Plant nowvegetable
Succulent edible groundcover with omega-3 rich leaves. Extremely heat and drought tolerant.
In Zone 7b, right now
Good to go — plant it now
The direct sow window is open in your zone (Mid April – Late May). This is the time to get it in the ground.
Edible?
Yes — vegetable
Small space?
Yes — fits a balcony
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
No — replant each year
Harvest in
35 days
Ways to plant it
Direct sow
Open now
Mid April – Late May
Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.
Transplant
Past the ideal window — still time
Mid April – Mid May
Buy a young plant from a nursery, or move one you started indoors, into the ground or a pot.
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