Eat The Weeds: Episode 91: Purslane Video

http://www.eattheweeds.com/purslane-omega-3-fatty-weed/

Learn about wild food with Green Deane. In this video, we'll look at purslane, often said to be the most nutritious green found around the world.

Rose Moss is a ...
Rose Moss is a Portulaca but it is not the purslane that is the topic of this video. I do not eat Rose Moss. It burns my throat. But I have had people tell me they do eat it. Based solely on my personal experience I don't? recommend eating it. What you do, of course, is up to you.

Green Deane, is " ...
Green Deane, is "rose moss" not the same as Portulaca? And are there plants that are similar in appearance to Purslane that could? be harmful if ingested?

One of the weeds I ...
One of the weeds I tend to overlook and never bother looking? up; who knew it was edible? Thanks! Any tips on areas that one could eat the weeds from without worrying about vehicle emissions and such?

Love your channel,? ...
Love your channel,? I have been seeing this all over lawns since I was a kid. Never knew the name or if it was edible. You should invite Stephie over for dinner sometime.

Lubbers are toxic ...
Lubbers are toxic to mammals,? including us.

That's good advice, ...
That's good advice, and what I would have? likely done anyhow. The more I learn, the more I have an affinity for those little edible weeds that find their way into my yard. The lubbers are a marching force this time of year and the only thing I've done is relocate them from my favorite plants since they are easy enough to spot. Also, thanks for doing what you do. I've found it near impossible to find any good books for Florida plant ID and you've really removed a lot of the head scratching.

I knew an old ...
I knew an old Italian organic gardener (back? in the early 80s) who said "you have to let the bugs have some of them. "

Deane, I love your ...
Deane, I love your videos and they've helped me with identification for a lot of plants around in Ocala. At least the common ones. Since a lot of your videos seem to end with you, in what? I assume is you sitting in your backyard, I was wondering if you share all the food in your yard with the local insects or do you have some green method of protecting your 'weeds'? I only ask because Lubbers are upon us and they are hungry!

Deane, Like the ...
Deane, Like the gentleman from Mexico said, in Spanish it's called "Verdolagas". My dad is Native American (Apache, New Mexico) and my mom is Spanish. He taught her to Saute Purslane with Onions & canned Corned Beef,..... delish! That was many years ago, but to this day, if I find it growing wild I will pick it. Treat it like you would Spinach. I just discovered your site and will? subscribe and follow your knowledgeable advice. SanJoseBob.

great video?
great video?

I've allowed ...
I've allowed Purslane to multiply and in just a few years,? I have an enormous supply for us, the chickens, rabbits, and the pig. Purslane quiche is my favorite way to eat this -- or just raw.

@permiepat I've ...
@permiepat I've tried dehydrating it and since it's such a water-based plant, it's too difficult to try to dry. Just enjoy the full? season and pig out!

@permiepat Perhaps ...
@permiepat Perhaps but I think it would be a chore. The plant is mostly water to? start with. You won't end up with much.

Music? to a ...
Music? to a bachelor's ears.

I have a crush on ...
I have a crush on Green Dean. Gotta love a? wild gourmet!

This once ...
This once completely took over my entire garden! I? had no idea that it was edible at the time. I wish I had because it choked out everything else I was trying to grow! :)

No, same? genus, ...
No, same? genus, different species.

I have moss rose ...
I have moss rose that grows here, they have red flowers. is that the same thing??

Purslane is very ...
Purslane is very pretty in hanging baskets planted by themselves. I have surprised many people when they realize what it is... I just love them, I plant 3 to a pot sandyish soil but lots of liquid fertilizer. I wont be adding the fertilizer any more! I love your videos. I gather lots. Learning more? here. Thanks xoxo

On my website I ...
On my website I think I mention that.?

In Mexico? they ...
In Mexico? they call this verdolagas

RE: the? story at ...
RE: the? story at 5:04 -- "I'm not gonna eat no damn weed." So sad that, as you say, some folks would almost rather starve to death rather than eat a plant that wasn't intentionally raised. The system sure has got people trained not to think for themselves.. :(

Funny story! I just ...
Funny story! I just transplanted some Apple Trees that I grew from seeds, and while in the pots, there was this 'Weed' that kept sprouting up all around my 'precious' little trees. I must have pulled them 50 times or more and tossed them into the yard. I'll give you 3 guesses what I 'Just found out' they were? Arrrrrg! LOL Oh well. See what you've done? I'm smarted, having watched your? video. I have been throwing away one of the most nutritious free blessings I could have. Thanks again. :-)

Not the purslain in ...
Not the purslain in this video but I love sea purslain. I've tried to grow it in containers away from the sea. It sort of works. Doesn't spread real fast so that's the problem with trying to cultivate sea purslain as an edible. I think I'll try to cultivate this more highland type here? in this video.

me thinks there are ...
me thinks there are various kinds out there, here on the central plateau,? the flowers are white with a pinkish tinge.

Yikes, forget ya ...
Yikes, forget ya mentioned its great in salads,...at the end i was sayin',....'wait its raw',...lol...yeah don't eat purslane that grows on the sidewalks, ya never know if some dog or cat peed or poopooed? on or near the purslane, better to grow it at home or better yet in the boondocks where everything's in sync with Mother Earth! = )

first off let me ...
first off let me say great videos ive been watching a couple a day for awhile. puslane has been growing in my yard for years and i had no idea it was edible.Can you recomend any good books about wild edibles? I bought one good book with alot of info only problem is the pictures are? black and white pencil drawings

Great editing! ( ...
Great editing! ( keeps? the info coming at brain speed ...... few others do.) Great delivery and content. Thanks for sharing your gifts. I must subscribe.

I love your videos, ...
I love your videos, I keep finding out these weeds that have been growing in the garden every year are actually quite good. After doing more research on Purslane, I even found that its beneficial to other garden plants as its deep roots? bring up water to them.

Great video. I ...
Great video. I just ate a bowl full of 40 2" to 3" tender Purslane tips chilled in the frig for 20 minutes and splashed with lemon juice. Yummy. It's only my 3rd year knowing how great it is to eat. Boy was I foolish. I got lucky this time, it was days since rain and it grew up this week nice and clean, free from any soil grit? that rain splashes up. I will fertilize and water it and enjoy it July and August and September. Enjoy some of my VIDEOS by clicking on my name. Have a healthy day :-)