Growing vegetables from seeds can be a time-consuming process, as you need to wait for the plants to grow before you can harvest them. Firstly, you have to soak the seeds and then wait about a week for them to germinate. During the growth period, regular care and pruning are necessary to promote healthier development. Consequently, it takes about one and a half to two months before you can enjoy tasty, fresh produce.
However, if you opt for propagating vegetables, you’ll have a much quicker turnaround. This method works well for some familiar and favorite vegetables that are commonly found on Vietnamese dinner tables.
Water Spinach
When growing water spinach terrestrially, you can propagate it and then plant the young shoots in small plastic tubs or clean trays. After planting, maintain adequate moisture in the soil by watering regularly with clean water. This simple method ensures rapid growth, and you’ll see results just a few days after planting.
Propagate water spinach and plant them in small plastic tubs.
Amaranth
Amaranth is not only packed with zinc and other beneficial minerals, but it’s also easy to grow and care for. Additionally, it thrives without fertilizer, which explains why many people love this vegetable and choose to grow it at home. Growing amaranth is straightforward; simply propagate the stems in clean soil, and you’ll be able to harvest tasty and safe leaves after just two to three weeks.
Malabar Spinach
Due to its high germination rate and rapid growth, Malabar spinach is rarely propagated for planting. However, if you use older stems for propagation, you’ll be surprised by how quickly it grows. This vegetable is easy to cultivate and resistant to pests and diseases, so all it needs is clean water and a humid environment to thrive.
Use older Malabar spinach stems for faster growth.
Air Potato
Also known as air yam or potato vine, this popular vegetable used to have a bitter taste and was less commonly used in cooking. However, it now has a sweeter flavor, making it a favorite for many. You can quickly grow air potato through propagation while retaining its nutritional value, unique taste, and characteristics.
Vietnamese Coriander
Not many people know that Vietnamese coriander thrives in shaded areas and is ideal for propagation. Growing this herb doesn’t require much time or effort; just provide sufficient moisture, and you’re good to go. You can use Vietnamese coriander to prepare delicious dishes such as grilled lemongrass and coriander pork rolls, beef wrapped in coriander leaves, stir-fried eggs with pork and coriander, spicy eggplant, coriander soup, and more.
Vietnamese coriander thrives in shaded areas and is suitable for propagation.
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