How to save seeds of purslane

How to get purslane seeds

Purslane seeds are generally harvested after they mature, or they can be purchased outside. Its seeds are relatively small, so you must first prepare the land when planting, and make sure the soil is moist. Seedlings will emerge about 7-10 days after planting.

Purslane seeds

Purslane seeds need to be harvested in time after they mature. Be careful when harvesting because its seeds are very small. They need to be dried after harvesting and then stored. When storing, you need to choose fuller and healthier seeds.

Keep your own seeds

Purslane can keep its own seeds, which need to be harvested after it matures. It has strong growth ability, but its seeds are relatively small.

How to get Purslane seeds

There are generally two ways to obtain Purslane seeds. The first is to harvest them after they mature, and the second is to purchase them in specialty stores.

How to collect seeds of Purslane

Be careful when collecting Purslane seeds. Its seeds are extremely small and not easy to harvest. They need to be collected after they mature.

Purslane seed storage

The seeds of Portulaca oleracea contain a relatively high amount of water. Even if they are stored in the refrigerator, they can only be preserved for about 3 days. If they are left for too long, they will rot. When storing them, they must be kept in a relatively dry environment so that the preservation time will be longer.

How to plant purslane seeds

When planting purslane, the specific time is different due to different climatic environments in different places. However, most areas generally plant it in spring. When planting, loose, fertile, and well-drained soil is needed, and watering and fertilizing should be done in time.