Winter Purslane / Claytonia. A dainty looking hardy annual with its early leaves borne at the end of short stalks followed by quantities of heart-shaped leaf pairs each wrapped around a white flowered stem. The leaves look attractive in any salad and have a wild and fresh taste. Pick as needed as plants re-grow readily. Can be cooked like Spinach.
Maturity 45 days from direct sowing.
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Claytonia perfoliata
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-20 | 6-8 |
5cm
|
Cooler Temps | 1.2.3 | 300 |
Direct Sow
|
Salad Green
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
