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Purslane

Purslane

Portulaca oleracea

Often overlooked or pulled out as a weed, Purslane is a truly underrated edible plant! Its succulent, fleshy leaves and tender stems offer a refreshing crunch and mild citrusy taste, making it a standout addition to fresh salads and summer dishes. Packed with antioxidants and omega-3s, it’s also one of the most nutrient-dense greens you can grow. Purslane is drought-tolerant, fast-growing, and thrives even in poor or disturbed soil, making it a great addition to low-maintenance edible landscapes.

Where Can You Grow Purslane?
Thrives in Zones 3–9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions, it is well-suited to garden beds, pathways, containers, and permaculture-style plantings.

History and Historical Uses
Purslane has been consumed for thousands of years across many cultures. Historically used in traditional Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines, it’s praised for both culinary versatility and nutritional value. Once foraged in the wild, it’s now gaining popularity as a cultivated leafy green.

Canadian Zone Information
Zones 8-9: Direct sow in early spring; thrives in warm, dry locations.
Zones 5-7: Sow after danger of frost; tolerates hot summers and dry soil.
Zones 3-4: Start indoors or sow late spring for reliable warm-weather growth.

How to Grow and Harvest Purslane

Planting: Sow seeds shallowly, just covered, in warm soil. Thin to 15cm (6in) spacing.
Watering: Water occasionally; tolerates dry conditions once established.
Harvesting: Begin harvesting young stems and leaves once plants reach 10cm (4in); cut-and-come-again style works best.
Maintenance: Very low maintenance; allow a few plants to go to seed for future growth.

Seed Saving Tips for Future Supply

Select Mature Plants: Allow plants to flower and set seed.
Harvest Seed Heads: Collect dried seed heads before they shatter.
Clean and Dry: Rub seeds free from husks and dry thoroughly.
Store: Store in a cool, dry, dark place; viable for 3–5 years.

Certified Organic By
Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)
$4.76 CAD
In Stock

≈ 632 seeds | 1g (0.04oz)

Growing Information
Common Name Purslane
Scientific Name Portulaca oleracea
Seed Count 632
Metric Weight 1 g
Imperial Weight 0.04 oz
Height 0.1-0.2m (4-8in)
Spread 0.3-0.6m (1-2ft)
Canadian Zone Information 3-9
Growing Difficulty Easy
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We (a small farm) ship every week, on Wednesday!

Pick up available from our farm stand 542 Wootton Road, Metchosin

100% Canadian Grown in Metchosin, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Processed-By-Hand

Certified Organic

Open Pollinated

Non-GMO

Frequently asked questions
Do you do sell at the farm?

No.

We do have a farmstand that is open during the season: March/April through to June/July
Will my order have tracking?

Maybe.

We ship all seed packages using Letter Mail through Canada Post.

However, if you order any Sprays, Bouquets, Root Stock, or Tubers; we automatically add protected shipping in a prepaid Canada Post box. These have a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?

Save $20 when you spend $200

All our shipping fees include a handling fee

$7 Small Envelope 

Orders 0g–7gup to 3 seed packages

$8 Medium Envelope

Orders 8g–15gup to 7 seed packages or ~ 1 Forager Pet Mix

$9 Large Envelope

Orders 16g–21gup to 10 seed packages and/or~ 1-2 Forager Pet Mix and/or rootstock/cutting

$13 Tiny Parcel

Orders 22g–44gup to 22 seed packages and/or~ 1-2 Forager Pet Mix and/or rootstock/cutting

$16 Extra Small Parcel

Orders 45g–135gSeed packages and/or~ 1-5 Forager Pet Mix/spray and/or rootstock/cutting

If you spend $200 this actually becomes free shipping with a $4 discount.

$19 Small Parcel

Orders 136g–500gSeed packages and/or ~ 1-5 Forager Pet Mix/spray and/or rootstock/cutting and/or 1 Tuber or JA

If you spend $200 this actually becomes free shipping with a $1 discount.

$22 Medium Parcel

Orders 501g–1400gSeed packages and/or ~ 1-5 Forager Pet Mix/spray and/or rootstock/cutting and/or 1-3 Tuber or JA

If you spend $200 this actually becomes $2.

$25 Large parcel

Orders 1401g–2500gSeed packages and/or ~ 1-5 Forager Pet Mix/spray and/or rootstock/cutting and/or 1-5 Tuber or JA

If you spend $200 this actually becomes $5.

$30 Extra Large Parcel

Orders 2501g and up

Anything your heart desires.

If you spend $200 this actually becomes $10.
What is your Customer Satisfaction policy?

We guarantee germination up to 75% on all our seeds in proper conditions.

That means we will replace them.

We make no guarantees on our Forager Pet products, other than that they are safe for the animals listed. But do reach out if your pet isn't happy.

Mistakes happen and can be fixed. So missing items, wrong items, or even damaged items can be replaced.

We will always work with you to find an appropriate solution.

Customer Satisfaction Policy
How long does shipping take?

Letter Mail can take up to 5-6 weeks.

Parcels can take up to 1-2 weeks.

We ship Wednesdays which can also lead to delays.
Are all your products 100% Canadian?

Yes. All our products are grown in Metchosin BC or foraged from surrounding forests.
What is your refund policy?

We are a resolution first small business. That means we would love for you to be happy with our products.

However, if you want to return or refund, this can be done.

Refund Policy

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