Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
Xmas & New Year Break: We are closed from Thursday 19th December 2024, re-opening on Wednesday 8th January 2025.
We will still be taking orders and mail them out upon re-opening. Have a great Xmas & New Year : )
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Botanical Name
Portulaca oleracea sativa
Known as ‘verdolaga’ in Spain where it used in salads, soups and stews. Purslane is a great addition to salads as it has slightly sour, lemon, salty flavour. Reported to have the highest levels of healthy omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy vegetable. A low growing succulent annual with green fleshy leaves and red upright stems. Harvest leaves and stems as needed. 500 seeds. Not to W.A.
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Oct 1st to Jan 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Jul 1st to Feb 27th
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Jan 1st to Dec 31st