KANGKONG TSINA LP · Kangkong Tsina LP Planting •Sowing seeds in the rows on the soil Construct furrows 1 inch deep and space them 10-15 cm apart Sow the seeds 5 cm apart in the

PLANTING GUIDE KANGKONG TSINA LP

Kangkong Tsina LP■ Climatic and Soil requirements

• Upland kangkong can be grown from low to mid elevations throughout the year. Production is best in soils with high level of organic matter. It requires ample amount of soil moisture for optimum growth. The plant produces optimum yield in lowland humid-tropics under stable high temperature and short day-length

Kangkong Tsina LP

■ Land Preparation• Prepare land by plowing and harrowing

twice. Prepare raised beds 1 m wide. Spread and incorporate well decomposed animal manure at the rate of 1-2 kg per linear meter bed. During bed preparation, apply basal fertilizer (14-14-14) at the rate of 50g/linear meter bed. Make shallow lines 10 cm apart across the beds before sowing.

Kangkong Tsina LP

■ Planting• Sowing seeds in the rows on the soil

■ Construct furrows 1 inch deep and space them 10-15 cm apart

■ Sow the seeds 5 cm apart in the furrows■ Cover seeds with layer of compost■ Watering should be applied immediately

after sowing

Kangkong Tsina LP

■ IRRIGATION• Kangkong requires plenty of water

because it has short root system and fast growing. Hand watering should be done every day for 7 days. Furrow irrigation should follow after fertilizer application at 7 and 14 DAS (days after sowing)

Kangkong Tsina LP

■ Fertilization• Kangkong is quite responsive to nitrogen

fertilizer. Apply water after fertilizer application.

• Compost or manure –during bed preparation, 1-2 kg per linear meter

• 14-14-14 - during bed preparation, 50 g per linear meter or 6.5 bags/ha

• 46-0-0 - apply at 7 DAS, sidedress/braodcast ; 20g/linear meter or 1.5 bag/ha

• 21-0-0 - apply at 14 DAS, sidedress; 20g/linear meter or 1.5 bag/ha.

Kangkong Tsina LP

■ Pests and diseases• Few diseases affect kangkong, the most

common being white rust (symptoms- white pores in the leaf back)

• Control – white rust can be m inimized by regular pruning

• Leafminers and cutworms – follow recommended cultural and biological control proceduires. Apply appropriate chemicals when needed.

Kangkong Tsina LP

■ Harvesting• Harvesting can be done by uprooting the

kangkong plant at about 20-25 days after sowing. Kangkong sold with the roots intact commands premium price in the market. Harvest is washed and tied in bundles. Kangkong have large surface to volume ratio and lose water easily. Harvest time should be early morning or late afternoon. After harvesting wash and tie kangkong harvests in bundles and wrapped with plastic. Keep the harvested produce in cool and shady place.

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