Makhana (Foxnut) vs Water Spinach
Both are Aquatic. Each axis is a percentile across all 538 crops — 80 means higher than four-fifths of the table. Where an axis is missing, the crop genuinely is not measured that way.
Makhana (Foxnut)
Water Spinach
| Measure | Makhana (Foxnut) | Water Spinach |
|---|---|---|
| Season | Kharif | Kharif |
| Sowing window | Dec–Feb | Jun–Jul |
| Days to harvest | 150–180 | 40–60 |
| Spacing | 125 × 125 cm | 30 × 20 cm |
| Soil pH | 6.0–7.5 | 5.5–7.0 |
| Water | Ponded 60–90 cm | Flooded |
| Temperature °C | 20–35 | 22–32 |
| Seed rate | 80–100 kg | Cuttings |
| Yield | 1.5–2.5 t | 25–40 t |
| Watch for | Leaf spot, aphid | Leaf beetle, white rust |