{"title":"Kang Kong seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eKang Kong, also known as water spinach, is a fast-growing Asian leafy green prized for its tender, mildly sweet leaves and crisp stems — a favourite for stir-fries, braises and salads. Vigorous and easy to grow in warm, moist conditions, it’s wonderfully productive and packed with nutrients. Browse our range of kang kong seeds below, with fast shipping Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kangkong-water-spinach-ong-choy-bamboo-leaf-seeds","title":"Kangkong - Water Spinach - Bamboo Leaf seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKang Kong (Water Spinach or Ong Choy) Bamboo Leaf seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIpomoea aquatica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacket - 15 seeds, 5g, 10g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKang Kong Bamboo Leaf or Water Spinach is a Filipino staple (Ching Quat) when it comes to vegetables. Rich in vitamins and minerals and is abundant in the country. It is an aquatic tropical vine that can be successfully grown in moist soil. This variety produces green leaves and green stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly called Water Spinach, Kong xin cai, Kangkong or Ong Choy, Ipomoea aquatic goes by many names around the world. It has spinach-like leaves with long hollow stems. Almost all parts of the young plant are edible, but the tender shoot tips and younger leaves are preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spinach-like leaves are mild and tender and without any trace of the oxalic acid taste of regular spinach and the long hollow stalks have the advantage of holding onto all flavourings they are cooked with and stay crunchy even when wilted. No wonder it is one of the most popular greens in southeast Asia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSowing Guide\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect seed or transplants may be used. In warmer locations, it can be grown as a perennial. In cool to cold locations, it can be grown as an annual or as a greenhouse plant. It does very well in hydroponic systems and is an excellent permaculture plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows so fast and easily and tastes so good, that anyone in a temperate climate could grow this plant indoors in winter and outside in summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Spinach does not do well where average temperatures drop below 10°C, and do much better when the temperature is between 20 to 30°C. It tolerates very high rainfall, but not frost. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak seeds for 24 hours before sowing to encourage germination. Seeds can be sown directly or seedlings transplanted into the beds. \u003cstrong\u003eThe soil temperature requirement for germination is 20°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo produce strong seedlings, the seed should be sown 5mm deep in trays with potting mix deep enough to allow the plants to develop a good root system. Transplant when plants are 10 to 15cm tall with four true leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant stems are not strong, but plants grown in beds support each other and produce longer stems with less branching. The highest yields are obtained by spacing plants at 15 x 15cm. They can also be grown in rows about 30cm apart \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater spinach needs much more water than most other vegetable crops. This increased irrigation can leach out readily available nutrients, so it is recommended to use slow-release forms of fertility. Where rainfall is low, frequent heavy irrigations are necessary for high-quality shoots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants grow to around 30cm tall with trailing stems that can grow to 2 to 3 meters (6 to 10ft) long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you live in warmer locations, you may need to contain the plants or harvest often to keep it from spreading too much. It has long, jointed and hollow stems, which allow the vines to float on water or creep across the muddy ground. Adventitious roots are formed at nodes that are in contact with water or moist soil. Harvesting for human consumption is the best method, by far. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest 30 to 60 days after sowing, depending on climate and culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Spinach can be harvested completely or in a cut-and-come-again manner. \u003cstrong\u003ePlants are harvested by cutting the stem close to the ground. Shoots regrow readily and growers should get two to three cuttings of water spinach before frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Spinach is always best when used very fresh. It is very perishable and deteriorates rapidly once picked, and only stores in the refrigerator for about a day or two. It can be used as fodder for animals, including pigs, chicken and ducks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pack: 15 seeds","offer_id":45966572486968,"sku":"V-470","price":2.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":45966572519736,"sku":"BW-V-470_5g","price":13.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":49658131644728,"sku":"BW-V-470_10g","price":21.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/products\/kangkong-water-spinach-bamboo-leaf-seeds-527329.jpg?v=1701665172"},{"product_id":"kangkong-water-spinach-ong-choy-white-stem-seeds","title":"Kangkong - Water Spinach - White Stem seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKang Kong (Water Spinach or Ong Choy) White Stem - 20 Seeds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e (Ipomoea aquatica) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKang Kong or Water Spinach is a Filipino staple when it comes to vegetables. Rich in vitamins and minerals and is abundant in the country. It is an aquatic tropical vine that can be successfully grown in moist soil. This variety produces light green leaves and white stems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly called Water Spinach, Kong xin cai, Kangkong or Ong Choy, Ipomoea aquatic goes by many names worldwide. It has spinach-like leaves with long hollow stems. Almost all young plants are edible, but the tender shoot tips and younger leaves are preferred. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spinach-like leaves are mild and tender and without any trace of the oxalic acid taste of regular spinach. The long hollow stalks have the advantage of holding onto all flavourings they are cooked with and stay crunchy even when wilted. 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Seeds can be sown directly or seedlings transplanted into the beds.\u003cstrong\u003e The soil temperature requirement for germination is 20°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo produce strong seedlings, the seed should be sown 5mm deep in trays with potting mix deep enough to allow the plants to develop a good root system. Transplant when plants are 10 to 15cm tall with four true leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant stems are not strong, but plants grown in beds support each other and produce longer stems with less branching. The highest yields are obtained by spacing plants at 15 x 15cm. They can also be grown in rows about 30cm apart. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater spinach needs much more water than most other vegetable crops. This increased irrigation can leach out readily available nutrients, so it is recommended to use slow-release forms of fertility. 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