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- Q.Prune Purslane? - I live in San Antonio and I have great success with purslane...however it seems to be exhausted. There are ...
- Q.Saving Seeds From Purslane And Lambs Quaters - I found some lambs quarters and common purslane growing in my garden and decided to try and cultivate it. Growing ...
- Q.Purslane - Hi. I have a need for Purslane. It has helped me with some physical issues, and so I cultivated 3 ...
- Q.What Is The Best Pre-emergent To Prevent The Growth Of Purslane In Turf Lawn? - The weed was identified By URI master Gardner. I've tried weed begone spay on young plants with no success. The ...
- Q.Is My Purslane Dead? It Looks So Sad, Limp And Not Green. If Not Do You Have Suggestions For Care? - Hanging Basket. Winter sun 3-4 hrs. Summer sun 6-8hrs. Located in Santa Clarita, CA. Desert like weather.
- Q.Pruning Rock Purslane - Do I remove the long shooting stems after flowers bloom? will this cause new stems or growth, or will new ...
- Q.PURSLANE WEEDS ARE TAKING OVER MY YARD, WHAT CAN I DO TO KILL THOSE WEEDS ? - IS THERE A HOME REMEDY I CAN MIX MYSELF, WITHOUT KILLING MY ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS?
Asked by
kimefairchild on
July 10, 2017
San Antonio TX 78254Q.Prune Purslane?
I live in San Antonio and I have great success with purslane...however it seems to be exhausted. There are no more flowers and the leaves are starting to loose their color. My question is this, should I cut them back?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 12, 2017A.Plant purslane in full sun and well-drained soil. If you are growing purslane in a container or basket use a commercial potting soil mix. Feed with a little slow-release granular fertilizer at planting time, but after that additional feeding is not necessary. Water whenever the soil feels dry to the touch, but don't overdo it. Purslane would rather be a bit dry than flooded.
You can pinch back the plant to create a bushier plant.Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
crazynate386 on
August 23, 2017
Dubuque, IAQ.Saving seeds from purslane and lambs quaters
I found some lambs quarters and common purslane growing in my garden and decided to try and cultivate it. Growing it was very easy but now that the season is drawing to a close I am wondering on the best way to harvest the seeds. I have many questions... what containers should I use? do I dry them first? store in light or dark conditions? dry or moist? as far as the lambsquaters goes do I harvest the seeds after flowering or before? how do I separate the "chaff" and the seed? I have been thinking for the lambs quarters I could cut the seed bunches off and maybe tie them together with string and dry the seed bunches out side. but once its dry how do I separate the seed from the chaff? what if I store them over the winter in the seed pod and use water to separate the seed from the chaff when I'm ready to plant them? the seeds should sink to the bottom? sorry for the overload of text. Alot of what I have found on the internet doesn't give me all the details. I am a detailed oriented person
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 25, 2017A.These links will help you.
https://goingtoseed.wordpress.com/2015/07/07/saving-purslane-seed/
http://foodproduction101.com/how-to-save-lambsquarters-seed/https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/storing-seeds.htm
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Anonymous on
July 27, 2019Q.purslane
Hi. I have a need for Purslane. It has helped me with some physical issues, and so I cultivated 3 areas in my garden in containers where it's growing. However, we had alot of rain lately, and now the purslane doesn't look as good; alot of it "melted." Is this because it got too much rain? If so, will it start growing again when it's not as rainy?? thanks for your help.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 27, 2019A.Purslane is often considered a weed and isn't too picky about its growing conditions so, unless it has never reseeded itself in this pot, it should come back.
Make sure your containers are draining excess water from them.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/purslane/edible-purslane-herb.htm
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ronr1947 on
March 12, 2020
02864Q.What Is The Best Pre-emergent To Prevent The Growth Of Purslane In Turf Lawn?
The weed was identified By URI master Gardner. I've tried weed begone spay on young plants with no success. The state is Rhode Island
Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That is just one part of controlling the aggressive weed. There are several more steps to take to rid your lawn of the invasive species. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/purslane-control.htm
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Anonymous on
March 16, 2020Q.Is my Purslane dead? It looks so sad, limp and not green. If not do you have suggestions for care?
Hanging Basket. Winter sun 3-4 hrs. Summer sun 6-8hrs. Located in Santa Clarita, CA. Desert like weather.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It's a bit hard to tell from the photo, but I suspect it is not dead. You may be overwatering it. It needs very little water.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/rock-purslane/rock-purslane-care.htm
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jsuriano.rn on
May 21, 2020
85715Q.Pruning Rock Purslane
Do I remove the long shooting stems after flowers bloom? will this cause new stems or growth, or will new flowers emerge from the existing stems after a group of flowers have bloomed?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Trimming should be done in late Autumn. This is a good way to maintain good flowering, though.
Here is an article that will offer more information on this care-free plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/rock-purslane/rock-purslane-care.htm
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July 15, 2020Q.PURSLANE WEEDS ARE TAKING OVER MY YARD, WHAT CAN I DO TO KILL THOSE WEEDS ?
IS THERE A HOME REMEDY I CAN MIX MYSELF, WITHOUT KILLING MY ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here's an article to help with unwanted purslane in your garden or lawn:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/purslane-control.htm
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