{"product_id":"thai-water-spinach-white-stem-seeds","title":"Water Spinach White Stem Seeds (Ipomoea aquatica) Fast-growing aquatic and semi-aquatic leafy green with crisp white stems; perfect for stir-fries, water gardens, and tropical kitchen plots","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eMinimum: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e30+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eCrisp White Stems • Lightning-Fast Growth • True Tropical Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eEssential Asian Leaf Green for Water Gardens, Woks \u0026amp; Warm-Season Growers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eWater Spinach is the kind of plant that makes you feel like a skilled grower even on your first harvest. One week it is a handful of seedlings, the next it is a glossy, edible jungle begging to be cut. If you love bold, fresh cooking, warm-season gardening, or plants that thrive where others struggle, this is a staple worth growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eWater Spinach White Stem Seeds (Ipomoea aquatica) produce tender hollow stems and narrow green leaves with a clean snap and mild, mineral-fresh flavor. This is the variety prized in Thai and Southeast Asian kitchens for its crisp white stems and rapid regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eAt Terra Mater Gardens, we value crops that grow with urgency and reward attention quickly. Water Spinach never wastes a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eWhat Is Thai Water Spinach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eWater Spinach, also known as kangkong or ong choy, is a fast-growing leafy green adapted to aquatic and semi-aquatic conditions. It can be grown in shallow water, wet soil, containers, raised beds, or tropical kitchen plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003ePlant characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eWarm-season annual leafy green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eHollow, crisp white to pale green stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eNarrow, pointed leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eSpreading, trailing growth habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eExtremely fast regrowth after harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003ePlants spread easily, rooting along nodes when in contact with moist soil or water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eFlavor, Texture \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eThis is a green built for heat and high-energy cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eHarvest traits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eStems: Crunchy, juicy, lightly sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eLeaves: Tender with a clean spinach-like flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eHarvest time: 21–30 days from sowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eRegrowth: Cut and come again, multiple harvests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eThe stems stay crisp even after quick cooking, making them ideal for stir-fries and soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eWater Spinach is a cornerstone vegetable across Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eGarlic stir-fries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eOyster sauce and chili dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eSoups and broths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eQuick sautés\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eFresh harvest market greens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eHigh heat brings out its sweetness while preserving that signature snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003eUnique History \u0026amp; Cultural Importance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eIpomoea aquatica has been grown for centuries across Thailand, Vietnam, China, and the tropics as a dependable water-loving food crop. It thrives during rainy seasons when other greens fail, making it an essential food security plant in humid climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003eThis white-stem type is especially valued for its uniform texture and clean appearance in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eGrowing Conditions \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2633\"\u003eWater Spinach is forgiving, fast, and eager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eGrowing overview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003eSun: Full sun to partial sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003eSoil: Wet, rich soil or shallow water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eWater: Constant moisture preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eSpacing: 6–12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003eZones: Best in warm climates, ideal for zone 7+ summers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eGrowing tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003eSow after soil has fully warmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003eCan be grown in containers, ponds, or beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eHarvest by cutting above a node to encourage regrowth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003eDo not allow plants to dry out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003eIn hot weather, growth is explosive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003eGarden, Farm \u0026amp; System Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eBeyond the kitchen, this plant works hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003eUses include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003eFast summer greens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003eAquaponics and water gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3258\"\u003eTropical kitchen plots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003eEducational and cultural gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3364\"\u003eIts rapid growth makes it an excellent teaching crop for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3369\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003eWhy Grow Water Spinach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003e✔ Extremely fast harvest\u003cbr data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3431\"\u003e✔ Thrives in heat and moisture\u003cbr data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003e✔ Crisp, flavorful stems\u003cbr data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3491\"\u003e✔ Perfect for water gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3521\"\u003e✔ A true global food staple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003eThis is one of the best vegetables for beginners who want quick success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3629\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3659\"\u003eSeed \u0026amp; Botanical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3858\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003eSpecies: Ipomoea aquatica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3735\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3735\"\u003eCommon Name: Water Spinach, Kangkong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3769\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3769\"\u003eSeed Type: Untreated, non-GMO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003ePlant Type: Warm-season annual green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3858\"\u003eUse: Culinary, aquatic growing, educational\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"3863\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3880\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3881\" data-end=\"4010\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3881\" data-end=\"3907\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3907\"\u003eWarm-climate gardeners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3932\"\u003eWater garden growers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3933\" data-end=\"3957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"3957\"\u003eHome cooks and chefs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3958\" data-end=\"3978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"3978\"\u003eMarket gardeners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4010\"\u003eAnyone craving fast results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4015\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4048\"\u003eTerra Mater Gardens Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4177\"\u003eSome greens whisper. This one crackles in the pan and keeps coming back. Water Spinach is pure momentum from seed to plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4256\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf you want harvests measured in days, not months, this is the green to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52895464128830,"sku":"11303","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/candles-4578.png?v=1768827732","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/thai-water-spinach-white-stem-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}