How to grow Water Chestnut

Eleocharis dulcis

Will survive and grow under less water but yield will be down.

Transplanting Water chestnut

Require up to 30cm of soil covered by 10cm of water.

How long does Water chestnut take to grow?

These estimates for how long Water chestnut takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Water chestnut to germinate?
11 days

Average 11 days | Min 11 days | Max 11 days (1)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Water chestnut?
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Days to Maturity How long until Water chestnut is ready for harvest / bloom?
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Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Water chestnut?
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Other names for Water chestnut

Chinese water chestnut

Eleocharis dulcis (Burm. f.) Trin. ex Henschel

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