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Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Botanical Name | Portulaca oleracea |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost |
Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Bright Yellow |
Other Details | Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 40-50, 50-60 |
Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 100 |