🥬 Water Spinach (Kangkong)
Ipomoea aquatica
aquatic
semi-aquatic annual
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
aquatic to very moist
🗺️ Zones
[8,9,10,11]
🧪 Soil pH
5.5-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
rich, muddy, submerged
📏 Spacing
6-8 inches
📐 Height
trailing 1-3 ft
⏱️ Maturity
30-45 days
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (3)
Grown in paddy margins throughout Asia
Shared flooded conditions
Both semi-aquatic Asian greens; shared flooded habitat
⚠️ Keep Apart (0)
No known enemies listed.
📝 Growing Notes
One of the fastest-growing vegetables. Staple across Southeast Asia. ⚠️ Classified as noxious weed in many US states , illegal in FL, TX, CA. Check local regs.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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