Portulaca -sun Purslane flower seed germination

Portulaca is a moss rose

SPECIFICATION OF PORTULACA

Name: Portulaca Large-flowered Mix
Botanical name: Portulaca grandiflora
Weight: 0.30 gr
Life cycle: annuals
Sowing Method: Direct Sow or Indoors Height: 6 to 12 inches
Growing Region: Zones 2 to 10.
Flowers:Flowering Period: June, July, August, September, October.
Seeds are sown in March-April indoors, or in May directly.
Flower Details: Yellow, gold, orange, red, white, pink. Cup-shaped. Single or double flowers.
Foliage: Fleshy. Obovate. Oblong.
Days to Germination: 10-15
Sunlight:  full sun
Soil conditions:  tolerates doughty soil,  requires well-drained soil.
Special locations:outdoor containers,  rock gardens or  direct soil bed.
Ideal For: patio, ground cover, alpine & rockery, coastal garden



SOW INDOORS:

Sow Indoors: Mix seeds in a growing medium, place in a freezer bag, keep moist, then stratify by refrigeration for two to three weeks. Use peat pots. Germination time: one to three weeks in the light. Temperature 75°F (24°C). Seven or eight weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors in the last month of spring.

SOW OUTDOORS: Mix seeds in a growing medium, place in a freezer bag, keep moist, then stratify by refrigeration for two to three weeks. Use peat pots. Germination time: one to three weeks in the light. Temperature 75°F (24°C). Seven or eight weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors in the last month of spring.

Requirements: Full sunlight. Soil pH 5.5 to 7. Poor soil. Sandy soil. Light poor soils. May become weedy in warm areas, remove plants before they set seed.

GERMINATION GUIDE:

The seeds of Purslane and other Portulaca members should be sown on the soil surface following the last frost of spring. Ideally Purslane should be grown in a sunny part of the garden and Portulaca genus members thrive in hot areas. The soil that Purslane grows in should be sandy and poor with a pH of 5.5 to 7. 

If starting Purslane indoors then start about one and a half months in advance. You first need to imbibe Purslane seeds by placing within soil in a plastic bag and placing in the fridge for about 15 days. Once finished, place the soil /seeds in light and germinate at 21 to 30 degrees Centigrade. It typically takes about one to three weeks for Purslane seeds to germinate. Once ready transfer into the garden at from 14 to 60 cm apart (depending on the size of the Portulaca species). This should be done towards the end of spring.

Use a flat tray like container about 10 inches by 15 inches (biggest or smaller your choice) 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage - put the seedling mix you prepared up to almost top leaving about 0.5 inches space - now evenly spread the seeds over it after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 0.5 cm (half centimeter) -water it by watering can - place the container in semi shaded place.


REQUIREMENT

Full sunlight. Soil pH 5.5 to 7. Poor soil. Sandy soil. Light poor soils. May become weedy in warm areas, remove plants before they set seed.

DISEASE & INSECT

(1).Aphids, gnats, and other insects can pose a problem. Treat with insecticide or repellents, as needed. Snails and slugs can also be a problem. See more on Snail and Slug Control.

(2)Fungus diseases can occur. Use a general purpose fungicide in humid weather, and when problems appear.

(3)Stem and root rot can occur. This is a problem in wet soil. Avoid problems by planting in sandy, or other well draining soil. A slightly elevated planting bed also helps to avoid this problem.



IMPORTANT WATERING USE : Use watering can for watering. By moving the water stream constantly waves the can. Do not let the water to flood in particular area. Or use sprayer to spray the water like mist.


Most important:Avoid  Rainy day or  a cloudy weather .

You will definitely get nothing, wait for the bright Sunny day and clear weather.

1. Please check forecast before sowing the seeds on the following website :
2. http://www.msn.com/en-gb/weather?wealocations=wc:inxx0038
3.  Select your Area
4. Check local weather. It will let you know whether forecast for about 7 days of your city

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