Cape pondweed
Cape pondweed
Aponogeton distachyos
Plant family
Season Overview
Sowing
Harvest
Harvest
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1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
Details
Germination temperature
20 °C (Degrees Celsius)
Plant distance
Not specified
Row spacing
Not specified
Seeding depth
Not specified
Instructions
Description
The Waterblommetjie has its botanical roots in the South African provinces of the Western Cape and Mpumalanga. As a perennial plant, it will last for many years. One unique feature is its harvest season, which falls during weeks 5 through 13—that is, from January through March.
Origin:
South Africa's Western Cape and Mpumalanga provinces
Growing tips
It’s best to sow Waterblommetjie in the spring, between weeks 10 and 22, which corresponds to the period from March through May. Ensure a germination temperature of 20 °C so that the seeds sprout reliably. Since germination takes about six weeks, you should be patient when growing them.
Companion Plants
No companion plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
No diseases
Pests
No pests
