Water convolvulus Kang Kong Seeds

Official Name: Ipomoea aquatica

General Description: Kangkong, also known as swamp cabbage or water spinach, is a fast-growing and easily cultivated semi-aquatic plant that thrives in all conditions and throughout the year. Its availability makes it a cheap and popular leaf vegetable in the Philippines and in many countries in South-East Asia. Ipomoea aquatica is most commonly grown in East, South and Southeast Asia. It flourishes naturally in waterways and requires little, if any, care. It is used extensively in Indonesian, Burmese, Thai, Lao, Cambodian, Malay, Vietnamese, Filipino, and Chinese cuisine, especially in rural or kampung (village) areas. The vegetable is also extremely popular in Taiwan, where it grows well. During the Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II, the vegetable grew remarkably easily in many areas, and became a popular wartime crop.

How to Grow: 

1.Dig a small hole with a spade or your hand. 

2.Plant the seedlings or cuttings. 

3. Water the plants thoroughly.

Benefits: It reduces cholesterol into the normal level and aids anaemia. It is also good for the digestive system. Besides it is anti-diabetic.