Watercress Quick Guide
Tastes best stir-fried with garlic.
Needs plenty of sunlight.
Keep soil moist at all times.
Water every day.
Leaves turn dark green when ready to harvest.
Harvest by cutting the main stem, leaving 2–3 cm so it regrows.
Harvest time: about 30 days.
Extra Tips:
Harvest in the morning for freshness.
Can regrow many times if cut properly.
Cherry Tomato Quick Guide
Grows well in hot and humid Singapore weather.
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily (don’t cover them from strong sun).
Grows 30–70 cm tall.
Suitable for small spaces like HDB corridors or windowsills.
Water at least twice a day.
Harvest when tomatoes turn bright red.
Harvest time: about 60–70 days.
Extra Tips:
Use well-drained soil in pots.
Support plants with small sticks when taller.
Kangkong Quick Guide
Easy and fast-growing, good for beginners.
Needs 4–6 hours of sunlight daily.
Very hardy – still grows even if you forget to water sometimes.
Loves hot and moist conditions.
Harvest by cutting stems above the roots so it regrows.
Harvest time: 30–60 days.
Extra Tips:
Pick young leaves for best taste.
Can grow in soil, pots, or even water containers.
Cucumber Quick Guide
A fruit, not a vegetable.
Can grow from store-bought cucumber seeds.
Rinse seeds well and remove all pulp before planting.
Needs plenty of sunlight and moist (not waterlogged) soil.
Harvest when cucumbers reach 17–22 cm in length.
Harvest time: 50–60 days.
Extra Tips:
Grow near a trellis for climbing.
Overripe cucumbers can turn bitter.
Mint Leaves Quick Guide
Can be grown from cuttings (easiest) or seeds.
For cuttings: Buy fresh mint, cut the bottom stems, soak in water until roots appear, then plant in soil.
Needs 4–6 hours of sunlight daily (morning sun is best).
Soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Grows quickly and spreads fast, so use a pot to control growth.
Harvest by pinching or cutting the top leaves once the plant is about 10–15 cm tall.
Harvest time: 25–40 days.
Extra Tips:
Harvest regularly to keep the plant growing bushy.
Do not let it flower, as this can make leaves taste bitter.
Perfect for tea, cooking, or garnish.
Long Bean Quick Guide
Do not soak seeds before planting.
Grows tall (2–3 m after about 2 months).
Needs support like a trellis or wire fencing.
Suitable for growing along HDB corridors with support.
Protect seeds from birds by covering with mesh.
Harvest time: 50–60 days.
Extra Tips:
Harvest beans when long, green, and tender.
Pick often to encourage more beans.
Lime Quick Guide
Can be grown from seeds inside store-bought limes or from young plants sold at nurseries.
Seeds need to be rinsed and dried before planting.
Plant in a pot with well-drained soil.
Needs at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Water regularly to keep soil moist, but do not overwater.
Lime trees take longer than leafy greens — usually fruits appear after 6–9 months (sometimes longer depending on care).
Harvest when limes turn deep green and are firm to the touch.
Extra Tips:
Best grown in medium to large pots for root space.
Add fertiliser every month for healthy fruiting.
Prune small branches to encourage stronger growth.
Limes can continue fruiting for years if well cared for.
Lady’s Finger (Okra) Quick Guide
Grows well in hot, humid climates.
Needs 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Sow seeds directly in soil (do not transplant).
Harvest when pods reach 17–22 cm long.
Harvest time: 55–65 days.
Extra Tips:
Watch for downy mildew (white spots on leaves). Remove infected leaves quickly.
Young pods taste best and encourage more growth.
Chilli Pepper Quick Guide
Can grow from seeds you normally throw away.
Rinse seeds and dry them overnight before planting.
Needs well-drained soil and sunlight.
Water once every 2–3 days (avoid overwatering).
Harvest time: 60–70 days.
Extra Tips:
Harvest when chillies are red and firm.
Picking regularly encourages more growth
Spring Onion Quick Guide
Can grow easily from kitchen scraps or seeds.
For kitchen scraps: Keep the white root end of the onion, place it in water until roots grow, then plant in soil.
Needs 4–6 hours of sunlight daily.
Soil should be kept moist with regular watering.
Very fast-growing and regrows after cutting.
Harvest once green shoots reach 15–20 cm tall.
Harvest time: 20–30 days.
Extra Tips:
Cut the green tops, but leave the white bulb in the soil so it keeps regrowing.
Best grown in pots, troughs, or small soil beds.
Harvest in the morning for fresh taste.
Bayam (Spinach) Quick Guide
Low-maintenance crop, keeps growing after harvest.
Can be grown from seeds or cuttings.
Seeds: very tiny, sprinkle gently or blow onto soil so they don’t clump.
Cuttings: cut 15 cm stems from market spinach, soak in water for 1 week, then plant.
Needs 4–6 hours of sunlight daily.
Harvest by cutting some leaves and leaving others to keep plant alive.
Harvest time: 25–56 days.
Extra Tips:
Harvest young leaves for tender taste.
Can continue harvesting if whole plant is not cut.