Product Name: Purslane Seeds (Portulaca oleracea)

Family: Portulacaceae

Botanical Name: Portulaca oleracea

Common Names: Purslane | Verdolaga | Rigla | Egyptian Purslane

Main Uses: Seed propagation (planting) | Commercial cultivation | Vegetable production | Herb production

Cultivation: Conventional only; available without pesticide residue analysis.

HS Code: 1209.91

MOQ: 10 MT

Origin: Egypt

Crop: Aug – Oct.

Import restrictions: Portulaca oleracea is classified as an agricultural weed in some jurisdictions, and seed imports may require permits or be restricted in certain destinations. Confirm your national requirements before ordering.

Introduction

Source your next container of Portulaca oleracea seeds directly from Egypt — ISTA-tested purslane sowing seed for commercial leaf production, microgreens and speciality salad markets.

Purslane is a specialist crop with an unusual commercial profile. It is the richest known leafy source of alpha-linolenic acid — the plant omega-3 — which is why it has moved from being dismissed as a weed to being grown deliberately for premium salad and health-food markets. It is also drought-tolerant and fast, which makes it viable on land and in climates where more demanding leafy crops struggle.

The seed is extremely small, which changes how it is handled at every stage: sowing depth, seeding rate, and how it is cleaned. We supply Egyptian Portulaca oleracea with the documentation to move it across borders where it is permitted.

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Available Forms

Purslane sowing seed — ISTA-tested Portulaca oleracea, cleaned and graded. Confirm purity, germination, and packing format.

Private label B2B packing — custom bags and labelling for seed distributors selling under their own brand.

Agronomic profile for Purslane seeds:

• Surface sow. Purslane seed needs light to germinate and is far too small to bury. Press into the surface rather than covering — deep sowing is the most common cause of failure.
• Germination time: 7–14 days under warm conditions
• Optimal soil temperature: 20–30°C. Purslane is a genuine warm-season crop and will not establish in cool ground.
• Days to harvest: 40–50 days to cutting, with repeat harvesting as the Purslane plant regrows
• Drought-tolerant — succulent and handles heat and water stress far better than conventional leafy greens, which is much of its commercial appeal in arid regions
• Vigorous self-seeder. Left to set seed, purslane spreads readily — which is why it is treated as a weed in some regions and why some destinations restrict seed imports. Plan harvest before seed set if that is a concern in your area.

Tell us your region and system, and we can advise on seeding rates.

EIC Quality & Certifications

We stand behind the quality of our purslane seeds because we build long-term supply partnerships.

ISTA certificate — independent germination and purity testing, supplied for the lot you are buying.

For further independent verification, we accept third-party inspection by SGS, or another inspection company of your choice, at the buyer’s expense.

Our certificates and registrations include:

• NFSA registered with the Egyptian Food Safety Authority
• ISO 9001 & ISO 22000 certified for quality and food safety management
• FDA, DUNS, GACC (China), and MFDS (Korea) registered

View our certificates and registrations for support with import compliance.

Beyond certificates, we rely on our family experience and reputation. Our roots in the herb trade go back to 1960, beginning with our grandfather. We protect that reputation with every shipment and seek lasting relationships with importers.

Shipping, Export Coordination & Documentation

Shipping & Logistics:

• FOB and CIF Incoterms, with loading from Port Said, Alexandria, Damietta, and Sokhna ports
• Cost-effective shipping arrangements through our freight partners

Export Documentation:

• ISTA certificate
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Certificate of Origin (COO)
• Official Phytosanitary Certificate — particularly important for this species, given import restrictions in some destinations
• Bill of Lading (BL)
• Fumigation Certificate
• Full insurance policy

Silica gel is placed inside the container to help control humidity and protect the viability of the purslane seeds during transit.

Packaging, Shelf Life & Storage of Purslane Seeds

Packing Configurations:

• Packing format: To be confirmed
• Customized and private-label packing available upon request

Shelf Life: 12 months under proper storage conditions. Seed germination naturally declines with age, so we recommend ordering according to your sowing schedule rather than holding long-term inventory.

Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry environment, protected from moisture and excessive heat.

 Supply Capacity & What Affects Purslane Seeds Price

Supply Capacity:

• MOQ: 10 MT.
• Regular shipping availability
• Contract-based programs for continuous annual-volume supply

What Affects Portulaca Oleracea Seeds Price:

• Purity grade. Cleaning very small seeds to high purity is technically demanding and costs more.
• Crop year. Viability declines with age; current-crop seed prices are above carryover.
• Volume. Given how little seed a hectare needs, volume tiers work differently here than for larger-seeded crops.
• Timing of the order relative to the harvest season

Purslane seed prices vary by type, germination rate, quantity, and crop availability, so each shipment is quoted individually. Check our Harvest Calendar for seasonal availability.
Send us your required grade, quantity, and germination rate, and we will prepare a tailored quotation.

Who This Product Is For

Our purslane seed supply is intended for B2B clients purchasing at commercial scale for growing and distribution.

• Commercial leafy vegetable growers → fresh purslane for salad, restaurant and speciality retail markets
• Health food and functional produce growers → grown for its omega-3 content for premium and health-positioned markets
• Greenhouse and protected-cropping operators → controlled-environment production for year-round supply
• Microgreen producers → high-density sowing for garnish and speciality salad lines
• Arid and semi-arid agricultural programmes → drought-tolerant leafy crop projects
• Vegetable seed distributors and repackers → private-label supply for regional grower markets

We supply commercial sowing purslane seed to growers and distributors, and do not serve garden-packet quantities.

Request a Quote or Sample

1. Share your purslane seed specifications, including volume and germination requirements.
2. Confirm your destination port (POD) — and that purslane seed imports are permitted in your market.
3. Receive a customized quotation and estimated lead time, with the ISTA certificate for the lot on offer.
4. Review and approve the sample before shipment — through a factory visit, a video showing the actual seed sample, or a physical sample sent to you when needed.
5. Proceed with your first order once the specifications and sample are approved.

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FAQs

Q1. Who are we? We are a third-generation family business established in 2007, with family roots in the herb trade going back to 1960. We process our products in two facilities: manual processing for delicate products and mechanized sorting and processing.

Q2. Is Portulaca oleracea the same as the ornamental portulaca? No. Portulaca oleracea is edible purslane, grown for its fleshy leaves. Portulaca grandiflora — moss rose — is an ornamental bedding plant grown for flowers. Different species, different markets. This page is the edible one.

Q3. How should purslane seed be sown? On the surface. The seed needs light to germinate and is far too small to bury — press it into the soil surface rather than covering it. Deep sowing is the usual reason a stand fails.

Q4. Are there import restrictions on purslane seed? In some jurisdictions, yes. Portulaca oleracea is treated as an agricultural weed in parts of the world, and seed imports may need permits or be restricted. Check your national plant health authority before ordering — we supply full phytosanitary documentation and will tell you what we can certify.

Q5. Why is purslane grown commercially? It is the richest known leafy source of plant omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid), which supports premium salad and health-food positioning. It is also drought-tolerant and fast to harvest, so it performs on land where conventional leafy greens struggle.

Q6. How much seed do I need per hectare? Purslane seed is very small, so rates are low compared with most vegetable seeds. Tell us your area and system, and we will advise — and we will confirm thousand-seed weight for the lot so you can calculate precisely.

Q7. What soil temperature does it need? 20–30°C. Purslane is a warm-season crop and establishes poorly in cool soil, so plan around soil temperature rather than the calendar in temperate regions.

Q8. Do you seek long-term relationships with buyers? Yes. We serve customers across 21 countries spanning the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, the Gulf region, and Australia. We want every first shipment, and every shipment that follows, to strengthen trust and build a lasting partnership.

Q9. How can I verify and follow my order before shipment? You can verify your order through a factory visit, video verification, or third-party inspection such as SGS at the buyer’s expense. You can also follow your shipment through our export process. Explore Our Process

Q10. Do you supply the local market? No. We supply export markets only.