Ready To Harvest
By Tokz
@ilocosboy (45157)
Philippines
October 29, 2018 1:37am CST
This is kangkong-- green leafy vegetable also known as water spinach or swamp cabbage. I planted as seeds and now grown and ready to harvest.
I need to harvest so the new scion or young shoot will come out.
Unlike the popular kangkong which is commonly grow in swamp or ricefields, this one is intended to be planted as seeds.
As a green leafy vegetable it is rich in Vitamins A and C, also B complex among other necessary minerals and vitamins (as per google).
I myself love it as a dish for lunch and dinner as salad and stir-fry and of course as leafy veggies for sinigang.
Of course now, since it is my grown veggies I know its organic and it is saving on my part since it is my garden.
Let's harvest.
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19 responses
@rsa101 (38027)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
I have not seen the seed of this plant. I would usually see them on swamps and they are a very hardy plant that they can survive on water and on land as well. They can float on water and on land and they can grow fast and needs little care for them to grow. Despite that they are nutritious as well and goes with many other veggies.
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@rsa101 (38027)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
@ilocosboy I have seen the seeds of the veggies you mentioned above but not this one. I haven seen a seed pod or a fruit where the seeds are for this plant. Although I saw them bloom a flower but I did not see the seeds of this plant at all.
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
The size of the seed is just a bit smaller than mongo. Its not hard to grow from seeds, just sow it on the soil and water everyday.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
I bought the seeds in agricultural supply including seeds of tomatoes, pechay, radish d okra. I have planted patola and squash and other. It was nice to see them growing.
I used to think kangkong as succulent only that can grow shoots from its branches. The seed kangkong grown can also survive without much water.
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@jobelbojel (34944)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
I think this plant does not have seed. I have not seen one. I thought the stem can be replanted. I have not planted such but replanted stems of sweet potatoes in the past.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Oh you bet buddy there is an available in agricultural supply stores. The leaves are smaller but the stem can be also smaller. It is not hard to grow.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
30 Oct 18
I hope kangkong is available in your place, this is very nutritious and good food as well.
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@rakski (112924)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
@ilocosboy true. We are trying to plant some vegetables also
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
That means we always have a healthy surroundings.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
So inspiring around every morning watching thrm grow a little bit.
@simplfred (20640)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Water spinach name seems nice for Kangkong. Ha ha... I like them if the dip is good.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Oh you bet, a dip of bagguong plus kalamansi for salad kangkong.
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@simplfred (20640)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
@ilocosboy Yeah, that's a great combination.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Ginger is also effective to eliminate insects in the garden.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
i did not know this kangkong has seeds? i like this much but it is not allowed in me anymore.
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
31 Oct 18
@ilocosboy yes, this type of kangkong can be planted on the ground or soil there is a variety of kangkong that grows in swamps.
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
They said this type of kangkong is Chinese kangkong, the leaves are smaller and so with the stem.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Maybe it is only adaptable in here. You should try the salad someday. So delicious.
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@nela13 (55846)
• Portugal
31 Oct 18
@ilocosboy are you refering to the little green leaves or to the big ones in your picture?
@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
30 Oct 18
Wow. I like it stir fry. It's really satisfying to harvest your own goods that's why I planted my own goods too.
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
30 Oct 18
Thats nice we have the same hobby, what usually do you plant in your garden.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
5 Nov 18
@ilocosboy I planted lemons, green bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and dragon fruits 
@freelancermariagrace (27252)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Oh, wow! I love eating kangkong leaves. I like to saute it with garlic and onion. Also, great with sinigang na baboy or pork in tamarind broth.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Oh my those are dishes that perfect in kangkong.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Well I think you have to grow your own kangkong too. Yeah sometimes kangkong being sold in the market camr from dirty ponds.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Oh thank you, actually I have a blog but its about my race and the traditions, its being an Ilocano.
Vegetable gardening is a hobby to me including miniature fruit bearing plants.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Indeed it is one of the nutritious green leafy vegetable though I'm not aware that this is good for pregnant women, maybe because I'm a man
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
And because its from nutritionists that only confirm how salad good is. What's more if you grow it in organic way and harvest freshly then boiled in water. It could be one of the healthier food.
@just4him (311401)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Oct 18
I'm glad you're able to harvest your vegetables. Enjoy your salads and other foods you can make with it.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
You have a nice garden of greens; they all look healthy!
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Its my hobby and I'm really glad they are growing healthy as well.
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
That was my belief too, not until I sae someone sowing the seeds.
