Gardens and Herbs in Urban Space

Low Watt LEDs vs T5 Grow Lights: Seed Starting / Lettuce Test T5 Grow Light ( fluorescent) is the winner over LED Red and Blue and LED Blue lights in growing Butterhead Lettuce experiment (watch the video above). In this experiment, the T5 light power is 96 Watt, while the LED lights are of lower wattage. The initial investment calculated based on the per square in cost. T5 cost is $0.29; LED cost $0.25 - hence that leveled the ground of comparison for the initial cost.  In conclusion, the higher the output of the lights based on same (similar) initial cost per square inch, the better the yield of the produce. Simple mathematics! 

This plot of land consists of many farms worked by family farmers who ' adopt' or rent them .  My daughters and I were greeted by friendly farmers who were harvesting some Traditional Chinese herbs.  A plot like this costs around $400 a month, according to a farmer who got it second hand. On top of that, farmers have to pay their own monthly water and electricity bills.  Some even grow vegetables by hydroponics, creatively making use of PVC pipes. And some ingeniously grow water lettuce in their water tanks! Our experience there was a delightful one, as it is really a beautiful place for tourists and locals alike to visit and learn more about the horticulture scene in Singapore 😀 There are also gardening shops nearby (Hua Hng Trading) to check out for supplies! Directions: Take bus 169 from opposite Yishun MRT station and alight opposite Dieppe Barracks Location: