ARIAANAM Kalmi saag Seed (34 per packet)

1 plant seed

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ARIAANAM

KOLMI_SK_(A)_87

34 per packet

Kalmi saag

No

Indoor, Outdoor

Vegetable

Yes

Convolvulaceae family.

Ipomoea aquatica.

Water spinach seeds are primarily used for cultivating the nutritious leafy green, which is rich in vitamins (A, C) & minerals (iron, calcium), used in stir-fries, curries, and salads, and offers health benefits like aiding digestion and boosting immunity; while the seeds themselves aren't directly eaten, they grow into plants with medicinal properties used in traditional medicine for issues like high blood pressure and jaundice, and provide fiber, antioxidants, and can help with anemia.

Water spinach needs fertile, well-drained soil, ideally loamy or sandy loam, rich in organic matter with a pH of 5.5-7.5, though it thrives with consistent moisture, tolerating wet conditions and even flooding. Key nutrients come from incorporating compost or manure before planting, and a balanced liquid fertilizer every few weeks supports its rapid growth, especially nitrogen for leafy greens, but avoid waterlogging.

To sow water spinach seeds, first soak them overnight, then plant in moist, well-draining soil about 1/4 inch deep, 2-3 seeds per spot, spacing rows about 8 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, cover with a thin layer of compost, and provide sunlight for germination, thinning seedlings after a few true leaves appear to create proper spacing (4-5 inches apart) for healthy growth, as noted in guides from the Food and Agriculture Organization, Alibaba, and Ugaoo.

15 Days

250 ml for 3 days

Less than 3 hours a day

72 Months

Mixed Soil (50% Clay + 50% Sand)

34 per packet

To care for water spinach seeds, soak them overnight, plant them about 1cm deep in moist, rich soil (or a potting mix/compost blend for containers) in a warm spot (around 20-25°C / 70-85°F). Keep soil consistently moist (like a damp sponge) but not waterlogged, provide indirect light initially, and expect sprouts in 3-7 days, then move to sunnier, consistently moist conditions for rapid growth.