perennial☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high waterZone 9a – Zone 11b
Water chestnut is an aquatic perennial grown for its edible, crunchy tubers that develop underground in mud or shallow water. The plant produces thin, upright stems with minimal foliage and is cultivated in wetlands and paddy systems throughout Asia.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 9aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Root layer
Root crops and the underground layer.
Native Range
Southeast Asia
Function & Care
edible
Edible Parts
root
Establishment & Care
Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
moderate
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
tuber, division
Notable Cultivars
The Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis) is the primary cultivated form; modern selections are chosen for larger tuber size and earlier maturity.
