Portulacacées • Portulaca oleracea var. sativa

Golden Purslane - Organic

"A golden, crisp and bright purslane, perfect for summer salads."

$4.49

Number of seeds 500 seeds

Native to warm temperate regions and widely naturalized around the Mediterranean basin and elsewhere in the world, purslane ( Portulaca oleracea ) has carved out a discreet but reliable place in kitchen gardens. The Golden variety, with its golden-yellow-green leaves, adds a luminous touch close to the ground, like an edible carpet that weaves its way among other crops.

In the garden, this small, spreading annual quickly covers the ground with its fleshy stems and thick, smooth, succulent leaves. Its small, discreet but regular yellow flowers during the warm season mark the beautiful consistency of its summer cycle. It's a reliable plant for the organic vegetable garden: easy to grow, undemanding, and generous with tender foliage for everyday cooking.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Easy
Care required: Occasional
Growth: Summer growth

Note: Tolerates heat and dry periods well once established; growth is significantly better in full sun.

The tender leaves and stems of Golden Purslane can be eaten raw or cooked. Raw, its crisp, golden leaves add a juicy texture and a touch of acidity to mixed salads and baby greens. It pairs well with summer vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, spring onions) and aromatic herbs.

Cooked, it can be used as a leafy green, simply sautéed or incorporated into soups and stews, where its slightly mucilaginous texture contributes to the creaminess. In several culinary traditions, purslane is added to dishes made with vegetables, grains, or legumes.

It can also be kept for a few days in a cool place, well wrapped, after harvesting. The more tender stems are best for raw use, while the slightly firmer parts are better suited for cooking.