8 Reasons to Leave Purslane Growing in Your Garden (It’s a Superfood Weed!)

6. Medicinal Properties
Anti-inflammatory – Helps with arthritis and skin conditions.

Traditionally used for digestive issues and wound healing.

7. Free, Sustainable Food Source
No grocery bill needed – Grows abundantly in gardens and cracks in sidewalks.

Reduces food waste – Harvest as needed.

8. Outcompetes Worse Weeds
Grows densely – Blocks invasive weeds like crabgrass.

Less weeding for you!

How to Use Purslane
Salads: Toss young leaves with tomatoes, cucumber, and feta.

Soups & stews: Adds a tangy, spinach-like texture.

Pickled: Preserve stems in vinegar for a crunchy snack.

⚠️ Note: Confirm it’s purslane (not toxic look-alikes like spurge).

Will you start foraging this “weed”? Let us know below!

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