Purslane

(Purslane oleracea)

• Type of vegetable : leaves
• Optimum growth pH range: 5.6-7.8
• Optimum growth temperature range : 15-40°C
• Organic matter requirements :
• Rooting :
• Special requirements : tolerates high temperatures well. Not influenced by photoperiod. Very well adapted to Mayotte but little consumed. More common in weeds than in cultivated plants.

• Seed characteristics

• Number of seeds per gram : 2000 - 10000
• Nursery : No
• Sowing depth : Shallow
• Notes : Broadcast sowing

• Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions