Description
Purslane is one of the best-kept secrets in the world of herbs. It is a superfood, well-known for being nutritious and nourishing. Purslane is best known for containing the highest levels of plant-based Omega-3 Fatty Acid. It is also a great source of Vitamin C and other Anti-Oxidents. Purslane has been eaten for thousands of years, not only because of its fresh flavor, but due to its health benefits.
In 2014 there was a major study conducted, inestigating Purslane’s possible health benefits. The study has been published on the National Institute of Health’s website. Here is an excerpt of the study’s conclusion:
“As a significant source of omega-3 oils, P. oleracea [Purslane] could yield considerable health benefits to vegetarian and other diets where the consumption of fish oils is excluded. Scientific analysis of its chemical components has shown that this common weed has uncommon nutritional value, making it one of the potentially important foods for the future. Presence of high content of antioxidants (vitamins A and C, alpha-tocopherol, beta-carotene, and glutathione) and omega-3 fatty acids and its wound healing and antimicrobial effects as well as its traditional use in the topical treatment of inflammatory conditions suggest that purslane is a highly likely candidate as a useful cosmetic ingredient.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3934766/
Sow seeds no deeper than 1/4″. Make sure that Purslane is not growing too close to other plants, it is a crawling herb.
Pursalne will thrive throughout the year, except for when there is a threat of frost. We recommend growing Purslane in a container for most of the year. It can be planted in the ground during the Spring and Early Winter Growing Seasons, but will not survive the direct sunlight of the Summer. During the Summer, it is especially important to grow Purslane in a container.
Seed Pack Contains 600+ Seeds.
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