Hello and welcome to my little home in sunny Singapore, the little red dot!
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “zzz, what on earth are you doing with all these plants in your tiny apartment?” Well, I’ll tell you. It all started when covid hits singapore, this beautiful city, and I realised that finding fresh, locally grown produce was a bit of a challenge. And to makes things worse we are in a lock down.
So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and start growing my own vegetables and herbs. And let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I’ve had to learn about pH levels, nutrient solutions, and all sorts of technical jargon. But it’s been worth it, because now I have a steady supply of fresh greens right in my own home.
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And the best part is, I can do it all without using any soil! That’s right, this is hydroponics. It’s a way of growing plants using water and nutrients instead of soil. And let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. No more dirt under my nails, no more mud, and most importantly, fresh from the balcony.
So, now that I’ve told you all about how I got into hydroponics, let me show you where I do all my growing. As you can see, I don’t have a ton of space to work with. But with a little bit of creativity, I’ve managed to turn this tiny corner of my apartment into a mini farm!
Up here, I have a mix of veg like kale, and bak choy. They’re super easy to grow and they are fresh.
Over here, I have my leafy greens. Kale and spinach are my go-to’s, because they grow really quickly and they’re packed with nutrients. Plus, they’re perfect for salads, sandwiches, and all sorts of other dishes.
And finally, I have my chilli and tomatoes. They’re a bit more challenging to grow, but the payoff is worth it. Freshly picked chillis and peppers are so much sweeter and juicier than the ones you get at the store.
That’s how I started hydroponics in the little red dot. If you’re interested in giving it a go yourself, there are tons of resources out there to help you get started. And who knows, maybe you’ll end up with your own little indoor farm like me!
To reduce your hassle on visiting stores, I’ll put links to what I’ve commonly purchase
Zen’s garden 