Trapa natans 5 PCS fresh seeds, Trapa manshurica, Water caltrop, Buffalo nut, Water chestnut, Devil pod, Spiny pod, Exotic flower seeds

🌱 Trapa natans — Water caltrop, Buffalo nut, Water chestnut, Devil pod, Spiny pod, Exotic flower seeds

Trapa natans is an annual aquatic plant, a species of the genus Trapa of the family Lythraceae. Our product offers 5 PCS fresh seeds of this exotic and nutritious plant.

🌿 Botanical Description

The stem of Trapa natans is submerged in water, developing in the spring from the fruit and reaching the surface of the water. It is 3.6-5 m in length. The roots are greenish, pinnately branched, located on a stem submerged in water and have the appearance of underwater leaves. The plant has two types of leaves: the first type is underwater - opposite, linear, located along the stem above the roots, located in the water column; the second is floating on the surface. Floating leaves are located at the end of the stem, form a rosette. The flowers are white, located in the axils of the leaves, pollinated by insects. The flower has four sepals, petals and stamens. There is one pistil, blooms in May - June. The fruit is a black-brown nut 2-2.5 cm across, with two to four sharp horns. The fruits ripen in August - September.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in muddy soils of slow-flowing or stagnant reservoirs. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C, germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: muddy, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: poor.
• Watering and fertilization: regular, but avoid overwatering.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9, frost tolerance: sensitive.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Trapa natans is native to Asia and Europe, typically inhabiting muddy soils of slow-flowing or stagnant reservoirs. It prefers temperatures between 15-30°C and can tolerate a wide range of pH levels.

✨ Interesting Facts

Trapa natans has been used as a food source for centuries. The edible kernel inside the hard shell is a nutritious and delicious product. The plant reproduces by fruits separating from the stem and spreading to other places by the current.