Raise your hand if you’ve ever bent down to pull a weed — and then paused.
That’s exactly what happened to me when I spotted purslane creeping through the cracks in my garden.
It looked like a weed.
It acted like a weed.
It even grew like one.
But then I remembered something:
Purslane isn’t just a weed.
It’s a nutritional powerhouse .
It’s a culinary gem .
And it’s one of those plants that works harder than most veggies — with zero effort from you .
Let’s explore 8 reasons why you should stop pulling purslane — and start harvesting it.
Because sometimes, the best greens in your garden…
Are the ones you never planted.
🌱 1. It’s One of the Most Nutritious Plants You Can Eat
Purslane is loaded with:
