4 Fresh Live Chinese Water Chestnut Bulbs - Ready to Plant
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Transform your garden into an aquatic wonderland with Live Chinese Water Chestnut Bulbs (Eleocharis Dulcis)!
These ready-to-plant bulbs promise an effortless way to cultivate your own crisp, delicious water chestnuts at home. With their vibrant green foliage and unique underwater growth, they add both beauty and functionality to any water garden or aquatic landscape.
Simply plant them in a shallow pond or container, and in no time, you'll be harvesting your own fresh, crunchy water chestnuts for culinary delights straight from your backyard oasis.
USDA Zones: Suitable for USDA Zones 8-11, preferring warmer climates
Height: Can reach up to 2-4 feet in height
Bloom Season: Blooms in late spring to summer
Bloom Color: Small brown or tan flowers
Environment: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, in wet or marshy conditions such as ponds, marshes, or bog gardens
Soil Type: Prefers sandy, loamy soil with good drainage
Deer Resistant: Generally deer resistant due to its aquatic habitat
Latin Name: Eleocharis Dulcis
Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 65°F to 75°F
Average Germ Time: Approximately 14-21 days
Light Required: Requires full sun for optimal growth
Depth: Plant bulbs about 1-2 inches deep in the soil or submerged in shallow water
Sowing Rate: Space bulbs approximately 6-12 inches apart
Moisture: Requires consistently moist soil or waterlogged conditions
Plant Spacing: Space plants about 12-18 inches apart for adequate growth
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.