Doremon 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2007 Anyone grows herbs in their hdb house? I am intending to grow thyme, parsley, basil leaves but not sure if the climate is suitable.Any recommendations on what I can grow and also be able to use in cooking? And where to find the seeds or baby plant?The plants I know possible arePandan leavesChilli,Basil Leaves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkbunny 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2007 Hello Doremon,I'm also intending to do that. I've read that for beginners (i.e. non green fingers like me), it's best to buy potted herbs first, then progress to seeds. I guess it's cos from seeds more ma fan, then if we fail halfway, we give up without knowing the joy of having the herbs? Haha.I intend to grow them in my kitchen. Like you, not sure what herbs are suitable. I think I've seen some being sold in Cold Storage. Good luck to us! Anyone grows herbs in their hdb house? I am intending to grow thyme, parsley, basil leaves but not sure if the climate is suitable.Any recommendations on what I can grow and also be able to use in cooking? And where to find the seeds or baby plant?The plants I know possible arePandan leavesChilli,Basil Leaves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doremon 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2007 I saw a book in Popular talking about herbs and how to grow them including the type of soil. Totally agree that we need to start from potted herbs coz I don't know where to get the soil and seeds also.The other day I saw basil leaves and another herb being sold at Marketplace, B1 Raffles city too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluey 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 Hello, I grow a number of herbs in my flat. Some are doing quite well, but they need some sunlight. The Italian basil will grow for a while, but will not last. The Thai basil will thrive with sunlight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Homeowner 1 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 Hi, can you share where you bought the Italian basil, how it grew and and where you put the pot...I'm interested in growing herbs too. Previously, I planted Pandan and Indian Borage but both grew tall and skinny, and little bald too after I use the leaves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uniqlo 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 Hi blueyWhat other herbs do you grow? Am keen to know more too, before moving in to my flat Really quite a non green finger person, so wondering if it will be complicated? Initial thoughts are to grow some in the kitchen probably.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluey 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2007 I'm no expert and certainly don't have my mother's green thumbs. But I'm really trying. My flat doesn't get much direct sun, so I put many of the herbs near the window, or outside (I have a little corner outside the flat). I'm growing culantro, lemon balm, thai basil, curry leaves, chilli, aloe vera (is this a herb?), moses in the cradle and something else I don't know the name of The Italian basil I grew was bought from Carrefour. It came in a pot. I put it near the window and it lasted about 4 months.I don't think I know enough about soils to advise. I'm still experimenting. But one thing I can say is that you have to fertilize. I use this organic one in a packet, you can get it from IKEA.If anyone else has tips, please share with us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Homeowner 1 Report post Posted May 28, 2007 Thanks for sharing, bluey. Did you get a shelf for the plants or did you just put them on the floor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christinetan 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 Hi all, i saw potted herbs in Far East floral before... quite a variety Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanessa 12 Report post Posted July 10, 2007 Hi all, i saw potted herbs in Far East floral before... quite a variety Which far east flora did you see the herbs? How long ago was this? What sort of herbs did they have? Sorry for the flood of questions...very excited after reading your comment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shmj 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Which far east flora did you see the herbs? How long ago was this? What sort of herbs did they have? Sorry for the flood of questions...very excited after reading your comment I saw Basil & Mint Leaves @ Far East Flora Queenstown. (Next to the Macdonald in Tea Garden) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
