Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Herbs
Gotu Kola growing guide
Creeping tropical herb used in salads, drinks and traditional medicine. Loves moisture and partial shade.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
14-30 daysGermination
60-90 daysHarvest
25 cmSpacing
0.3 cmSow depth
PartSun
TenderFrost
3 cm/weekWater
5.5-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Sep - Dec | Sep - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Mediterranean | Sep - Nov | Nov - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Temperate | Mar - May | May - Jun | Jul - Oct |
| Cool | Apr - May | Jun | Aug - Oct |
| Arid | Sep - Nov | Sep - Nov | Jan - Dec |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Gotu Kola should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Gotu Kola after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Use fresh leaves raw as a garnish, in dressings, pestos, salads, teas, or stirred through food at the end.
Cooked
Add to cooked dishes near the end for fresh flavour, or use woody herbs earlier in roasts, soups, and stews.
Store / preserve
Dry, freeze, make herb oil, pesto, vinegar, or infused salt.
Try: Fresh garnish, Pesto or paste, Herb tea, Infused oil.
Good companions
Kang Kong, Mint
Avoid near
No avoid list yet.
Growing note
Grow as a moist groundcover or in pots where it can spread.
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