{"product_id":"kang-kong-505","title":"Kang Kong Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIpomoea aquatica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKang Kong, also known as Water Spinach or Entsai, is a fast-growing tropical leafy vegetable prized throughout Asia for its tender shoots, mild flavour and exceptional productivity. This narrow-leaf variety forms a short, sprawling vine and thrives in warm, moist conditions where many other leafy greens struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young shoots and leaves can be eaten fresh in salads or lightly cooked, while older stems and foliage are best enjoyed stir-fried, steamed or added to soups. With its crisp texture and delicate flavour, Kang Kong is a staple ingredient in many Southeast Asian dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited to hot climates, this vigorous plant flourishes in rich, damp soils and is particularly happy in swampy areas, near ponds or in consistently moist garden beds. Once established, it produces a continuous supply of tender shoots for harvesting throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 28 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 30 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Year round\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: September to March\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: October to February\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Late spring to summer when temperatures remain above 15°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed 10–15 mm deep directly into prepared garden beds or containers once temperatures consistently exceed 15°C. Space plants 20–30 cm apart and keep soil continuously moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil enriched with compost. Kang Kong thrives in wet conditions and can even be grown in shallow water or boggy areas. Begin harvesting young shoots once plants are well established, cutting regularly to encourage fresh, tender regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375836123354,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71a2b560.00899062","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_SaladGreens_KangKong.jpg?v=1785209137","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/kang-kong-505","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}