Spinach like plants (Water spinach)
Spinach like plants (Water spinach)
Ipomoea aquatica
Plant family
Morning Glory family (Convolvulaceae)
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
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F
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A
M
J
J
A
S
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D
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Plant distance
40 cm
Row spacing
40 cm
Seeding depth
1 cm
Instructions
The season for this plant is over. The following instructions are for the next season.
Mid of January
Propagating
End of February
Support
Mid of March
Cut back
Description
Water spinach belongs to the family of bindweed. As the name suggests, it needs a lot of moisture. In our region, the plants are annual and grow about 25 cm high. In tropical areas, water spinach is perennial. The leaves are dark green and narrow-pointed or ovate, depending on the variety. Its flowers are white with a purple center and therefore also do very well as an ornamental plant on pond edges.
Origin:
Water spinach is native to Asia and West Africa.
Growing tips
Water spinach seeds take a very long time to germinate. Therefore, grow them on your windowsill at the end of February. Sow the seeds to a depth of about 1 cm and place the pot in a warm, sunny place. After the last frost, the seedlings can then be planted outside. Water spinach always needs moist, nutrient-rich soil. To give the plants a good start, you can fertilize them in the first few days. You can then harvest for the first time after approx. 4 - 6 weeks. Harvest the whole leaves with the stalk.
Companion Plants
No companion plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
No diseases
Pests
No pests
