OP, 55 days. Known also as Winter Purslane due to its cold hardiness and the succulence of its leaves and stems, this native west coast wild green is sweet tasting, not tart like true purslane. It is a wonderful addition to salad mixes. growing claytonia Timing: Sow mid-spring and again in early fall for winter harvest. Seeding: Direct sow 5mm (0.2) deep, 1cm (0.4) apart in rows 10-15cm (4-6) apart. Thin to 10-15cm (4-6) apart if harvesting cut-and-come-again plants. Growing: Claytonia is a cool season plant that maintains its flavour and texture even as it flowers, but may turn bitter in hot weather. Plants will overwinter in Zone 6 and warmer. Claytonia is native from British Columbia to Mexico. Seed Specs: Usual seed life: 3 years. Minimum germination: 75%. Direct seeded per 100' row: 1.2M seeds, per acre: 700M seeds. Avg. 1,800 seeds/gram. growing amaranth Timing: Direct sow late spring through mid-summer. Optimal soil temperature: 18-24°C (65-75°F). Starting: Sow 5mm (0.2) deep in well drained-soil in full sun, 1-2.5cm (0.5-1") apart. Seeds germinate in 4-10 days, depending on conditions. Days to Ma- turity: From direct sowing. Growing: Ideal pH: 6.0- 7.5. Keep moist until germinated, and then simply keep the area weeded. Harvest: Pick baby greens as needed. Seed Specs: Usual seed life: 3 years. Minimum germination: 70%. Direct seeded per 100' row: 6M seeds, per acre: 5,000M seeds. Avg. 1,400 seeds/gram. AMARANTH Amaranthus caudatus The plants are tall, exotic looking, and make a stunning addition to both ornamental and vegetable gardens. Amaranth is closely related to quinoa and goosefoot. Amaranthaceae. Amaranthus viridis.