Winter Purslane - Claytonia
vs14 (Claytonia perfoliata)
Description
Frost-hardy salad leaf for winter, which can be cut a number of times if cultivated under glass or in polytunnel. Outdoors usually for harvest in spring. Sprouting inhibited if temperatures are too high. Sow for protected cultivation from August until Feb
Variety-specific characteristics
| also available as seed disk | No |
|---|---|
| also available as seed mat | No |
| Positive for pollinators | No |
| Colour | green |
| Temperature requirements | frost-tolerant |
| Claytonia perfoliata | |
| Nutrient requirements | manuring not necessary |
| Seed spacing in the row | 5 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 20 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Well suited for manual incorporation | No |
Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.