Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Kang kong, also known as water spinach, is one of the fastest-growing leafy greens and a staple ingredient in many Asian cuisines.

Just 48 hours after sowing, the seeds begin to germinate. Five days later, the seedlings are ready for transplanting, and in just four weeks, they're ready to harvest.

Kang kong is known by different names across Asia, including:

🇵🇭 Kangkong – Philippines
🇲🇾 Kangkung / Kangkong – Malaysia
🇸🇬 Kangkong – Singapore
🇮🇩 Kangkung – Indonesia
🇨🇳 Wèng Cài (蕹菜) – Mainland China (Mandarin)
🇭🇰 Ong Choy / Ong Choi – Hong Kong (Cantonese)
🇹🇭 Phak Bung (ผักบุ้ง) – Thailand
🇻🇳 Rau Muống – Vietnam
🇮🇳 Kalmi Saag – India
🇧🇩 Kolmi Shaak – Bangladesh

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