Upland Kangkong (kangkong upland): Yield, Maturity and Characteristics
Upland Kangkong is a registered kangkong variety, also sold or known as kangkong upland or dry land kangkong. The Philippine Seed Board approved it in 1970. UPCA bred it. It takes 25 to 30 days from sowing to the first harvest.
If you came here looking for kangkong upland or dry land kangkong, this is the same kangkong. Its seller and farm sources add notes, listed at the end. Compare it with the others in our kangkong variety finder, or see every crop variety we list. For the crop itself, read our guide: Pagtatanim ng gulay.
- Days to harvest: 25 to 30 days from sowing to the first harvest.
Key facts about Upland Kangkong
| Trait | What the record shows |
|---|---|
| Registration | Philippine Seed Board |
| Year approved | 1970 |
| Breeder or owner | UPCA |
| Also known as | kangkong upland, dry land kangkong |
| Days to harvest | 25 to 30 days |
How long does it take, and how much does it yield?
Upland Kangkong takes 25 to 30 days from sowing to the first harvest. A shorter crop frees the field sooner and dodges more of the weather, while a longer one often fills more. Its seller gives 25 to 30 days (Seed Board record).
Once you know the day count, anee.io dates every task from each lot's own planting day, with the growth stages and weather beside it.
Is it resistant to pests and diseases?
No pest or disease ratings are published for this variety. So treat it as untested, and scout every week.
The pests and diseases that hit kangkong fields most often: golden apple snail, Cercospora leaf spot, cutworm. Our pest finder and disease finder help you name what you see.
What its seller and farm sources say
Why farmers know it: the only kangkong on the old Philippine Seed Board list, upland kangkong is the seed grown type sold in seed shops. Check these against what farmers near you have seen, because the same variety can do differently from one town to the next.
Where and when to plant Upland Kangkong
Upland kangkong grows from seed on dry beds, and lowland kangkong from cuttings in wet ground. Both regrow after each cutting. Before planting, get the field ready with our guide: Fertilizer for vegetables.
Before you buy seed
- Buy sealed packs or tagged sacks from an accredited dealer, and check the packing date and germination rate.
- Ask your municipal agriculturist or nearby farmers how it did in your area last season.
- Try it on a small area first, beside the variety you usually plant, before you switch the whole farm.
- Write down the planting day, inputs and harvest, so you can compare varieties on your own ground. anee.io keeps these records for you.
Set the planting day of each lot and anee.io dates every task to harvest, with the weather beside it. Free on the Libre plan.
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