Aquatic Water Spinach Seeds - Water Spinach, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Aquatic Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatica), also known as kangkong, is a fast-growing warm-season leafy green grown for its tender hollow stems and pointed leaves. It is a staple of Southeast Asian cooking, most often stir-fried with garlic.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Water Spinach, Kangkong
• Botanical Name: Ipomoea aquatica
• Life Cycle: Perennial in warm zones; grown as an annual in cooler climates
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: High; keep soil consistently moist — it thrives in wet conditions
• Growth Habit: Spreading, semi-aquatic; harvest by cutting shoots
• Soil Type: Fertile, moisture-retentive soil enriched with compost
• Planting Time: Sow outdoors after the last frost, when soil is above 70°F (21°C)
• Days to Maturity: 30–60 days to first harvest

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow or start indoors after the last frost, when temperatures are reliably warm. Can be sown through summer.
• Soil: Fertile, moisture-retentive soil enriched with compost. Also grows well in containers with a water tray.
• Sunlight: Full sun; it needs plenty of sunshine to stay tender.
• Watering: Keep the soil wet at all times — never let it dry out. Growth slows below 50°F (10°C).
• Spacing: Sow 1/4–1/2 in deep, 6–8 in apart.
• Germination: 7–14 days. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing to improve sprouting.
• Harvest: Begin cutting young shoots about 30 days after sowing, before plants flower. Snip stems and leave the lower portion to regrow for repeated harvests.
• Tips: Do not release plants or trimmings into natural waterways, and check local regulations before planting — water spinach is restricted in some states.