Water Spinach Seeds (Ipomoea aquatica) Known as kangkong or water morning glory. Fast-growing aquatic veggie with tender shoots. Popular in Asian cooking and easy to grow in water

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Also known as Kangkong, Ong Choy, or Water Morning Glory

Vibrant, fast-growing, and deliciously tender, Water Spinach is a beloved leafy green across Southeast Asian kitchens. With long hollow stems and soft arrow-shaped leaves, this semi-aquatic vegetable thrives in wet soil or shallow water, making it ideal for rice paddies, hydroponic systems, rain gardens, or containers with standing water.

Perfect for home gardeners seeking nutrient-dense greens with authentic flavor and vigorous growth.

🌿 Why Grow Water Spinach?

• 🏞️ Thrives in Water – Ideal for ponds, hydroponics, or wet garden beds

• 🥢 Staple of Asian Cuisine – Stir-fry, soup, salad, or sautéed with garlic

• ⏱️ Fast Growing – Harvest shoots in as little as 30–40 days

• ♻️ Cut-and-Come-Again – Keeps producing with regular cutting

• 🌱 Heat-Loving & Productive – Great for warm climates and summer gardens

🧑🍳 How to Use:

• Toss into wok-fried stir-fries with garlic and chili

• Add to noodle soups, curries, or brothy ramen bowls

• Steam, sauté, or blanch like spinach

• Enjoy raw in fresh salads or wraps

📊 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Ipomoea aquatica

• Common Names: Kangkong, Ong Choy, Water Morning Glory

• Plant Type: Aquatic/semi-aquatic tender perennial (grown as annual)

• Days to Harvest: 30–40

• Height: 12–18 inches

• Sun: Full sun

• Soil: Wet, rich, or water-logged

• Zones: Grown as annual in most regions; perennial in Zones 9+

• Growth Habit: Sprawling vine

🌱 Growing Tips:

• Sow directly into moist soil or shallow water after frost

• Great in kiddie pools, rain barrels, or containers with no drainage

• Harvest tips frequently to encourage bushy growth

• Provide light support or trellis if growing on land

• Avoid drought—this plant loves water

💧 Fresh Flavor Meets Wet-Loving Habit

Whether you’re crafting Thai stir-fries or creating a water-edge edible garden, Water Spinach (Kangkong) brings unbeatable flavor and easy performance. This is the go-to green for gardeners looking to diversify with tropical, aquatic vegetables that truly earn their keep.