Sweet leaf
Sweet leaf
Sauropus androgynus
Plant family
Spurge family (Euphorbiaceae)
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Details
Light requirement
Semi-shaded
Plant distance
35 cm
Row spacing
35 cm
Seeding depth
Not specified
Instructions
Description
Botanically, katuk belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and is classified as a salad green and leafy vegetable. The species is native to India, Southeast Asia, and parts of southern China, where it grows as a shrub. From planting to maturity, the plant requires a growing period of about 17 weeks.
Origin:
India, Southeast Asia, and as far as southern China
Growing tips
Plant katuk in the bed with a spacing of 35 cm between plants and 35 cm between rows. Since the plant grows in a bushy form, it needs this space to develop. Keep in mind that the growing period is about 17 weeks when planning your garden.
Companion Plants
No companion plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
No diseases
Pests
No pests
