Winter Purslane, Miner’s Lettuce – 100 Seeds
Grow a unique and delicious piece of American history with our Miner's Lettuce seeds. This fantastic cool-season green got its name during the California Gold Rush, when miners ate the succulent, vitamin-C-rich leaves to stay healthy. The plant is incredibly charming, with round leaves that are pierced through the center by the delicate white flower stalks. The leaves are tender, juicy, and have a mild, refreshing flavor perfect for salads and sandwiches. ⭐ What you'll love The unique and charming leaves that are pierced by the flower stems. Tender, succulent leaves have a mild, refreshing flavor perfect for salads. A fantastic cool-season green that thrives in shady, moist spots. A historic native green famously eaten by Gold Rush miners. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Miner's Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata) Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Annual Height: 6-12 inches Days to Maturity: 40-55 days USDA Zone: 5-9 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or very early spring. This plant loves cool weather and thrives in shade. Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need some light to germinate. Cover very lightly. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 9-12 inches apart. Light Requirement: Partial to Full Shade. Soil: Prefers cool, moist, well-draining soil. Harvest: Harvest outer leaves as needed for a continuous supply. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
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Why gardeners love this pick
Grow a unique and delicious piece of American history with our Miner's Lettuce seeds. This fantastic cool-season green got its name during the California Gold Rush, when miners ate the succulent, vitamin-C-rich leaves to stay healthy. The plant is incredibly charming, with round leaves that are pierced through the center by the delicate white flower stalks. The leaves are tender, juicy, and have a mild, refreshing flavor perfect for salads and sandwiches.
⭐ What you'll love
- The unique and charming leaves that are pierced by the flower stems.
- Tender, succulent leaves have a mild, refreshing flavor perfect for salads.
- A fantastic cool-season green that thrives in shady, moist spots.
- A historic native green famously eaten by Gold Rush miners.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Miner's Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 6-12 inches
- Days to Maturity: 40-55 days
- USDA Zone: 5-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or very early spring. This plant loves cool weather and thrives in shade.
- Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need some light to germinate. Cover very lightly.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 9-12 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Partial to Full Shade.
- Soil: Prefers cool, moist, well-draining soil.
- Harvest: Harvest outer leaves as needed for a continuous supply.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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