Do I have to water purslane?
The summer purslane, which loves sun and warmth, only needs to be watered in dry periods if it has been planted out. Winter purslane usually does not require any additional watering.
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When and how much do I have to fertilize my purslane plants?
Purslane does not have to be fertilized, but can be supplied with a little additional garden compost at the beginning of the planting period.
Can you grow purslane in a pot?
The winter purslane in particular grows to cover the ground, while the summer purslane can reach a height of around 40 centimeters. Despite their rather broad growth, both species can also be grown in pots, whereby a bushier growth can be achieved by regularly capping the shoot tips. The also edible Peruvian purslane (Anredera species), a sun-hungry and not hardy creeper, is ideal for cultivation in pots.
When and how should purslane be cut?
You can harvest both types of purslane several times a year, with the fleshy leaves either used as a salad or as a soup. When harvesting, always cut off the leaves together with the stems, but leave the two bottom leaves standing. The young leaves taste best, while older leaves tend to be bitter. Therefore, the plants shouldn't get too big. The still closed flower buds can be inserted like capers, the very protein-rich seeds are also edible. Winter purslane should be cut when it is about ten centimeters long - but not later, as otherwise it will be inedible due to the high nitrate content.
Is purslane susceptible to attack by certain pests or diseases?
If purslane is kept too moist, it has a strong tendency to become infected with mold. Summer purslane in particular does not tolerate waterlogging either. Otherwise especially like Nudibranchs like the juicy and thick-fleshed leaves.
Which purslane cards are hardy?
Summer purslane is an annual plant that - if you let it - sown itself at the end of the growing season and thus reliably comes back. However, she is in contrast to winter purslane, not hardy.
Tips & Tricks
In Russia in particular, purslane used to be pickled in vinegar or salt and thus preserved as a winter vegetable rich in vitamins.
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