Purslane Seeds for Planting – Verdolagas (Portulaca oleracea) Heirloom Non-GMO | Survival Garden Seeds

Overview

Purslane seeds from SURVIVAL GARDEN SEEDS offer a compact, sun loving addition to any home garden. Known as verdolagas, this Portulaca oleracea heirloom is open pollinated and non GMO. The two pack provides a reliable way to start a lush, edible green that thrives in warm weather with minimal fuss.

Why it stands out

Beyond its easy care, purslane forms a spreading mat that doubles as a living mulch, helping suppress weeds while delivering fresh greens for your kitchen. The leaves carry a tangy flavor that rounds out salads, soups, and cooked greens, making it a versatile staple for summer meals.

• NUTRIENT-DENSE GREENS: Purslane offers omega-3s, vitamins, and minerals, making it a flavorful addition to salads and soups.
• EASY TO GROW: A hardy annual tolerant of hot, dry conditions, it performs well with minimal attention in summer gardens.
• VERSATILE LEAVES: Verdolagas provide edible greens with a tangy bite, usable raw or cooked in a variety of recipes.
• GROUND COVERING HABIT: Spreading growth creates a lush, weed-suppressing backdrop for vegetables and herbs.
• QUALITY SEED SOURCE: Family owned USA small business with open pollinated, untreated, heirloom seeds that are tested for garden success.

Growing guidance

• GROWING CONDITIONS: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; thrives in hot, dry summers with minimal irrigation.
• PLANTING TIP: Sow after the danger of frost and allow space for ground cover to spread naturally.
• CARE: Tolerant of drought; avoid overwatering and heavy fertilizer to maintain flavor and texture.

Kitchen and landscape uses

• FOOD USES: Harvest leaves for fresh salads, sandwiches, or light sautés to enjoy a tangy herbal note.
• LANDSCAPE VALUE: Use as a low growing ground cover to fill gaps in vegetable beds while keeping weeds down.

Brand promise

Survival Garden Seeds is a family owned USA small business offering heirloom non GMO seeds, open pollinated, untreated, and quality tested to support garden success.