A bog plant which does best in shallow water 10 - 15cm (4 - 6 inches)

deep, growing tubular reed like leaves up to 1 metre above the water. They

may be grown in virtually any container - pot, tub or in a pot submerged in a fish pond.

Chestnuts multiply rapidly if fertilized with a commercial fertilizer, cow manure or organic

material but at the end of the season not every plant will have large corms to harvest.

They multiply by producing masses of runners from which new plants arise. As winter approaches the leaves yellow and die, during which period the edible corms develop on the rhyzomes.

The corms will continue to mature for about 1 month after leaf die-back.

They may either be left in the soil and harvested as required or kept in a refrigerator wrapped with damp paper or cloth. Check regularly for any signs of rotting after harvesting.

When harvested, not all corms will be large (maximum size is approx. 5cm) but all are edible.

Water Chestnuts are crispy and crunchy even when cooked and have an appealing sweet flavour.

Home grown they taste much better than those purchased in tins from supermarkets.

Water Chestnuts are easy to grow, anyone can grow them.

GENUINE “HON MATAI” CORMS 

6 corms for $10.00