A packet contains 1/5th of a teaspoon of seed, ~2,500 (tiny) seeds.

Shepherd’s Purse is a annual from eurasia, common as a minor weed throughout the tamperate world. This species is harvested wild as well as cultivated as a vegetable, culinary herb and medicinal herb.

Young plants will overwinter in zone 7 or warmer. Easy to direct sow. Sow in spring in cool climates, in spring or fall in warmer places. Best in full sun. Can be weedy is allowed to self sow.

Photos by Enrico Blasutto and Jan Bakker , click names for original photos and license info