40 La Giang - River Leaf Creeper Seeds for Gardening

How I Grew La Giang from Seeds: A River Leaf Creeper Adventure La Giang - River Leaf Creeper Seeds for plantingWhen I planted 30 seeds of La Giang—also called River Leaf Creeper or Aganonerion Polymorphum—I began an interesting adventure in gardening. This unusual plant is a mainstay in Southeast Asian cuisine, especially in Vietnamese soups such as Canh Chua, because of its shrubby appearance and tangy leaves. My experience caring for these fascinating plants is detailed here.Going with La Giang:I was excited to include this unusual taste in my own cooking after being inspired by its use in traditional Vietnamese cuisine.I wanted to give my garden a tropical feel, so I planted some plants that are native to places like Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand.Getting the Seeds Started:I began by preparing a place in my garden that would get full to partial light, making sure the soil was always damp.The seeds were sown in the soil with great care, following the guidelines for spacing an