Edible Pond Plants

Your pond can be a kitchen garden too. Our edible pond plants grow happily in water or wet soil and give you a steady supply of fresh herbs and greens, while helping to keep your pond healthy.

What you can grow

Pick fresh leaves of Water Celery, Water Parsley and Rainbow Water Parsley for salads and soups. Grow Vietnamese, Chocolate and Fine Leaf Water Mint for cooking and drinks, Kangkong (water spinach) for stir-fries, and Water Garlic for a mild garlic flavour. For something different, try Water Chestnut, Lebanese Cress or Swamp Pepper.

Edible pond plants are fast growers, which makes them great at soaking up the nutrients that feed algae. Regular picking keeps them bushy and productive.

Growing and harvesting

Most edibles grow best in baskets on a shallow marginal shelf in a sunny spot. Harvest a little and often, and avoid using chemical treatments in ponds where you grow food. Always make sure you know what you're eating, and note that some plants, such as taro, must be cooked before eating.

New to edible ponds? Our Culinary Starter Pack is an easy way to begin. For recipes and ideas, read Grow It. Pick It. Eat It. and our guide to creating an edible water garden.

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Yes, our pond plants are shippable! We ship every week day. Due to quarantine, we can't ship to WA or TAS.

Packed to Travel the Distance

Our plants are packed to stay in transit for weeks! Alternatively, you can click & collect from our retail outlet.

On Arrival

On arrival, your plants will be thirsty. Pop them into your pond as soon as possible..

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