{"id":17448,"date":"2025-08-22T08:47:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T03:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seniorseeds.in\/?product=water-spinach-%e0%a4%97%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%ae%e0%a5%80-%e0%a4%b5%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%97-50-seed"},"modified":"2026-01-16T22:24:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:54:52","slug":"water-spinach-%e0%a4%97%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%ae%e0%a5%80-%e0%a4%b5%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%97-50-seed","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/seniorseeds.in\/?product=water-spinach-%e0%a4%97%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%ae%e0%a5%80-%e0%a4%b5%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%97-50-seed","title":{"rendered":"WATER SPINACH &#8211; \u0917\u0930\u094d\u092e\u0940 \u0935\u093e\u0932\u093e \u0938\u093e\u0917 (100 Seed)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf31 How to Grow Organic &amp; Desi Water Convolvulus (Kangkong \/ Water Spinach)<\/p>\n<h3>\u2600\ufe0f <strong>1. Climate &amp; Season<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Thrives in <strong>warm, humid, and wet conditions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Best temperature: <strong>25\u201335\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sowing\/Planting time in India:<\/strong> February\u2013September (summer and monsoon).<\/li>\n<li>Can grow <strong>all year round<\/strong> in waterlogged or marshy areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf3e <strong>2. Soil &amp; Water Preparation (Organic Way)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Prefers <strong>loamy, sandy, or clay soil<\/strong> that retains moisture.<\/li>\n<li>Soil pH: <strong>6.0\u20137.5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enrich soil with <strong>well-rotted cow dung, compost, or vermicompost<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid chemical fertilizers \u2014 organic manure improves leaf quality and taste.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure <strong>standing water (2\u20134 inches)<\/strong> or very moist soil for best growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf31 <strong>3. Growing Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>(a) Direct Soil \/ Wet Bed Method<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare a wet bed with 2\u20133 inches of water.<\/li>\n<li>Sow seeds or plant stem cuttings <strong>10\u201315 cm apart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep shallow water throughout growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>(b) Furrow Method<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Make small furrows with water channels.<\/li>\n<li>Plant <strong>stem cuttings or seeds<\/strong> along furrows.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains water levels and easy harvesting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>(c) Pot \/ Container Method<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Use <strong>8\u201312 inch deep pots<\/strong> with moist soil or sand.<\/li>\n<li>Plant <strong>stem cuttings<\/strong> and keep pots <strong>constantly moist<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for balcony or terrace gardening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>(d) Hydroponic \/ Water Tray Method<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill trays with water and <strong>organic liquid nutrients<\/strong> (cow dung tea or vermiwash).<\/li>\n<li>Plant stem cuttings floating or in small soil plugs.<\/li>\n<li>Harvest fast \u2014 ready in <strong>3\u20134 weeks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>(e) Raised Bed Method<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Make raised beds with water channels on sides.<\/li>\n<li>Keeps soil fertile and ensures proper drainage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>\ud83d\udca7 <strong>4. Watering &amp; Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep soil <strong>always moist<\/strong> or maintain <strong>2\u20134 inches of water<\/strong> for submerged cultivation.<\/li>\n<li>Spray water on leaves if grown in pots to keep humidity high.<\/li>\n<li>Remove weeds regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>5. Organic Nutrition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>cow dung slurry, Jeevamrut, or Panchagavya<\/strong> every 10\u201315 days.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>vermicompost tea<\/strong> as foliar spray for greener leaves.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid synthetic fertilizers \u2014 they reduce flavor and health benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc1b <strong>6. Pest &amp; Disease Control<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Common pests: aphids, caterpillars, leaf miners.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Organic Remedies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Neem oil spray (5 ml per liter)<\/strong> weekly.<\/li>\n<li>Garlic-chili extract spray for caterpillars.<\/li>\n<li>Remove damaged leaves to prevent pest spread.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf3c <strong>7. Harvesting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ready to harvest in <strong>3\u20134 weeks<\/strong> after planting.<\/li>\n<li>Cut leaves and tender stems <strong>2\u20133 inches above soil<\/strong> \u2014 encourages regrowth.<\/li>\n<li>Continuous harvesting possible for <strong>2\u20133 months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf38 <strong>8. Extra Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Companion crops: Plant near <strong>tomatoes or peppers<\/strong> to repel pests.<\/li>\n<li>Mulch soil with straw to conserve moisture and nutrients.<\/li>\n<li>Can grow in water troughs, ponds, or marshy edges for continuous supply.<\/li>\n<li>Best harvested in the morning for maximum nutrition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf31 How to Grow Organic &amp; Desi Water Convolvulus (Kangkong \/ Water Spinach) \u2600\ufe0f 1. 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