{"product_id":"waterleaf-efo-gbure","title":"Waterleaf (Efo Gbure)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWaterleaf is known as Efo Gbure in Yoruba and is a very important leafy vegetable in Nigeria. They were once considered to be in the Purslane family and are sometimes called Surinam Purslane. Like purslane, they are sprawling (yet more upright), producing succulent leaves and stems that are jam-packed with vitamins and minerals. They have beautiful pink star-shaped flowers and brittle seed pods that burst open, sending their seeds far and wide. For many people who themselves have dispersed far into the African Diaspora, this plant offers healing, nutrition, and a connection to home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as: ̩efó̩ gbúre, Bokoboko Spinach, Mgbolodi, Ebe–dondon, Alenruwa, Philippine spinach, sweetheart, flame flower, Florida spinach, Ceylon spinach, cariru, Surinam purslane, potherb fameflower, Lagos bologi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28-42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 225-250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeds per bulk packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e approx. 2,500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74% on 07\/08\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors 4 weeks before the last frost and transplant outdoors in warm, fertile, well-drained soil 2-3 weeks after the last frost. Alternatively, sow directly on the soil, barely covering the seeds. You could harvest the early leaves, but it is better to wait until the plant gets 6-12\" tall, so that it can more easily regrow more leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, round green seed pods will gradually form on the stems. As the pods start to bend towards the soil, it signals that they are about to explode and distribute their seeds widely. Harvest these stems before too many pods explode, and lay them out to continue maturing. Place a paper or sheet above the seed pods so that they do not explode their seeds all over your home. After a week or two, whack the stalks against the side of a bucket to release more seeds, and strain them from the plant material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Regular packet: 225-250 seeds","offer_id":44378963607790,"sku":"GRN-001","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BULK PACKET: 2500 seeds","offer_id":44378963640558,"sku":"GRN-001-BULK","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/IMG_2325.jpg?v=1609277965","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/products\/waterleaf-efo-gbure","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}