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SPINACH – WATER KANG KONG-ONG TSOI
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SPINACH – WATER KANG KONG (ONG TSOI)
Spinach – Water Kang Kong (Ong Tsoi)
Ipomoea aquatica
Also called Water spinach, Kang Kong is of East Indian origin. It has long, jointed & hollow stems, which allow the vines to float on water or creep across muddy ground. Water spinach is an herbaceous aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial plant of the tropics or subtropics. Leaves are flat, and vary in shape depending on variety, from heart-shaped to long, narrow and arrow-shaped. Narrow leaves are 1-2.5 cm wide & 20-30cm long. Broad leaves are up to 5 cm wide & 15-25 cm long. The leaves have a very pleasant, mild, sweet flavour & like many other leafy vegetables, the leaves are very nutritious, being rich in vitamins & minerals.
Germination Time (Days) | 10 – 25 |
Harvest Time (Days) | 50 – 70 |
Sowing Depth (mm) | 5 – 10 |
Plant Spacing (cm) | 30 |
Row Spacing (cm) | 20 |
pH | 6 – 7.5 |
Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
Seed Preparation | – |