Leafy greens and brassicas · Easy
Purslane
Portulaca oleracea
Tower or NFT, kept warm.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- short
- Difficulty
- Easy
Sound origin
Portulaca oleracea
Uncertain native range: it is found from North Africa and southern Europe to India and Australasia, largely thanks to humans.
Source: Wikipedia (in English)
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Purslane, raw
- Source of vitamin C
- Source of potassium
- Source of magnesium
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy no. 169274 (not in the Ciqual table)
Key steps
- Loves heat and light: sow from May.
- Fleshy, crunchy, slightly tangy stems and leaves.
- Cut and come again.
- Tiny seeds to sow on the surface.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | May, June, July |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | June, July, Aug., Sept. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Purslane in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Purslane in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Purslane: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: the vertical tower and NFT. Tower or NFT, kept warm.
Purslane: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: May, June, and July. Adjust with your own dates.
- Mon Potager Hydroponique growing benchmarks