Which month is suitable for planting water spinach and what are the planting techniques and time?

When to plant water spinach

Water spinach can be planted all year round as long as the temperature environment is suitable. However, the most suitable planting time is from February to March each year. The temperature needs to be kept at around 15 degrees during planting, so that its seeds will begin to germinate and grow faster.

Water spinach harvest time

Water spinach generally matures around April every spring and will be available in large quantities in May-July. It is very heat-resistant but not very cold-resistant, so it is a summer vegetable with high nutritional value. Regular consumption can promote digestion.

Methods and key points of planting water spinach

1. When planting water spinach, it is necessary to decide based on the current climatic conditions and the characteristics of the variety. It can be planted when the average daily temperature remains at 15 degrees.

2. Before planting water spinach, the seeds need to be soaked in warm water at about 30-40 degrees for about 30 minutes, and then soaked in clean water for 24 hours.

3. Take out the soaked water spinach seeds and dry them, then plant them in the soil. As long as the temperature environment is suitable, they will sprout in about a week.