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Planting guide
Water Spinach (Kolmi)
In the packet1 zip pack (plenty)
Sowing seasonFeb–Aug
Germination5–7 days
HarvestFrom 25–30 days after sowing
In short
- Soak: 12 hours is best.
- Sow: into muddy or wet soil.
- Care: keep the soil well moist.
Step-by-step method
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Step 1
Soak
Soak seeds for 12 hours.
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Step 2
Soil
Kolmi loves water — use muddy or well-soaked soil.
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Step 3
Sow
0.5–1 inch deep in rows 6 inches apart, or broadcast.
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Step 4
Moisture
Never let it dry out. In pots, stand them in a tray of water.
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Step 5
Feed
Occasional compost gives thick, tender shoots.
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Step 6
Harvest
At 25–30 days cut shoots leaving 2 inches; recut every 15 days.
🌱 General care: weed around the base once plants grow and water whenever the soil starts to dry.