Tender Edible Leaves
Produces succulent green leaves with a mild flavor suitable for fresh salads.
Miner’s Lettuce Claytonia Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Miner’s Lettuce Claytonia Seeds
Miner’s Lettuce, also known as Winter Purslane or Claytonia, is an edible leafy green valued for its tender, succulent leaves and mild, refreshing flavor. It produces distinctive rounded leaves surrounding small white flowers. This cool-season plant is suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, and shaded growing areas. Its fresh leaves can be enjoyed in salads and other dishes.
Edible Leafy Green
Winter Purslane
Cool-Season Vegetable
Salad Green
Key Features
Distinctive Foliage
Features rounded leaves that surround the flowering stems in a distinctive natural arrangement.
Cool-Season Growth
Grows well during cool weather and is suitable for spring and fall planting.
Container Friendly
Can be grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers with suitable moisture and shade.
Product Highlights
Tender, succulent green leaves
Mild and refreshing flavor
Also known as Winter Purslane
Cool-season edible vegetable
Suitable for fresh salads
Produces delicate white flowers
Grows well in partial shade
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Claytonia perfoliata |
| Common Name | Miner’s Lettuce; Winter Purslane; Indian Lettuce |
| Plant Family | Montiaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing annual leafy plant |
| Leaf Color | Fresh green |
| Flower Color | White to pale pink |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as a cool-season annual; suitable zones depend on climate |
| Planting Season | Fall, winter in mild climates, or early spring |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow outdoors in cool, moist soil |
| Germination Time | 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 50–65°F |
| Sunlight | Partial shade to full sun in cool weather |
| Soil Requirements | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist |
| Harvest Time | Approximately 40–60 days, depending on growing conditions |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 6–12 inches tall |
| Plant Spacing | 4–6 inches |
| Primary Use | Fresh salads, edible leaves, and culinary greens |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Select the Planting Location
Choose a cool garden location with partial shade, especially in areas with warmer spring temperatures.
Choose a cool garden location with partial shade, especially in areas with warmer spring temperatures.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Prepare fertile, well-drained soil with good moisture retention. Remove weeds before sowing.
Prepare fertile, well-drained soil with good moisture retention. Remove weeds before sowing.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Direct sow seeds shallowly and cover them lightly with soil. Water gently after planting.
Direct sow seeds shallowly and cover them lightly with soil. Water gently after planting.
Step 4: Maintain Soil Moisture
Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Step 5: Harvest the Leaves
Harvest young, tender leaves before flowering for fresh salads and other culinary uses. Leave some plants to flower and produce seeds if desired.
Harvest young, tender leaves before flowering for fresh salads and other culinary uses. Leave some plants to flower and produce seeds if desired.
Grow Fresh Greens with Miner’s Lettuce Claytonia
Miner’s Lettuce is a useful addition to cool-season vegetable gardens, offering tender edible leaves and a mild, refreshing flavor. Grow it in moist soil with suitable sunlight and enjoy fresh homegrown greens for salads and everyday meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about Miner’s Lettuce planting seasons, edible leaves, and harvesting.
Can you eat Miner’s Lettuce raw in salads?
Yes. Miner’s Lettuce is an edible leafy green commonly enjoyed raw in salads. Its tender, succulent leaves have a mild, refreshing flavor and can also be added to sandwiches and other fresh dishes. Harvest clean, healthy leaves from correctly identified plants.
When is the best time to plant Miner’s Lettuce seeds?
Fall and early spring are generally suitable planting seasons for Miner’s Lettuce. In mild climates, seeds can also be sown during winter. It prefers cool temperatures and moist soil, while hot weather can cause plants to flower and produce seeds earlier.
Does Miner’s Lettuce grow in shade?
Yes. Miner’s Lettuce grows well in partial shade and can tolerate full sun during cool weather when soil moisture is adequate. Shaded locations can help maintain tender leaves and extend the harvesting season in warmer conditions.