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Your complete Filipino gardener’s guide to growing, caring for, and harvesting Sangig — from seed to table.
What Can You Eat?
Discover the edible parts and how Filipinos enjoy this plant in everyday cooking.
Used in tinola, salads, pasta, and as garnish. Filipino-Italian fusion dishes. Some Filipino regional cuisines use it in stews.
Sangig is gaining popularity in Filipino cuisine through pasta, salads, and Filipino-Italian fusion. Some traditional Filipino dishes (especially Visayan) also use it. Easy to grow on Manila balconies.
Germination Guide
From seed to sprout — here’s what to expect and how to get started.
Planting Instructions
Everything you need to prepare — soil, spacing, depth, and the best Philippine planting months.
Propagation Methods
Learn the best ways to multiply your plants — from seeds to cuttings.
Care Guide
Keep your plant happy and thriving with the right light, water, and nutrients.
Full sun
Moderate; consistent moisture
Light feeder; compost monthly
22-30°C
60-80%
Pinch flower buds to extend leaf production.
Harvest Guide
Know when and how to harvest for the best yield and flavor.
Plant 20 cm tall with abundant leaves.
Pinch top leaves; plant regrows.
Common Problems & Solutions
Spot issues early and fix them fast.
Wilting suddenly
Cause: Fusarium wilt
Solution: Resistant varieties; crop rotation.
Bolting (flowering)
Cause: Heat or stress
Solution: Pinch flowers immediately.
Aphids
Cause: Aphid colonies
Solution: Soap-water spray.
Yellowing leaves
Cause: Cold stress or overwatering
Solution: Keep warm; reduce watering.
Perfect Plant Partners
Plants that grow well together.
