A large crop can be grown in ponds, dams and long trenches. For a commercial planting the corms can be planted direct in to the pond. If planting is done in trenches or ponds where the water level can be adjusted, the water should be kept stable at approximately 8-13 cm during the growing season. If the water chestnuts are subject to deeper water levels with a rise in level after heavy rain, they can accommodate for this by growing longer stems. This is where the hydroponics will have a definite advantage.
Asia people eat Chinese water chestnut for the prevention of stomach problems, including cancer.
The corm is also used to relieve fevers, diarrhoea, indigestion, sore throat, jaundice, diabetes, hypertension to promote urination, strengthen the lungs and stomach for haemorrhoids and mouth ulcers. I n 1945 research at a Chinese University revealed that the juice extract from the corms contain an antibiotic principle, puchilin, which resembles penicillin in its action. W ith an edible water garden you can have all the fresh Chinese water chestnuts you may choose to grow. It is an exceptionally easy plant to grow. We have Chinese Water Chestnuts corms for sale for a limited time , from May - August.