Sunday, January 19, 2014

Growing rice

I've always wanted to grow rice at home and wondered if anyone grew rice in Singapore years ago? Afterall, rice farming is practiced in all the neighbouring countries.

I know it's impossible to grow enough for eating in my little backyard but that didn't stop me from trying. I managed to get hold of some rice grains and promptly sowed some in a container at home. The seeds germinated within days and now I have a tiny pot of rice growing at home. It's a dream come true.

7 comments:

  1. Wow! I never seen them in pot before! ;)

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  2. Woah, that's amazing. Didn't know you could grow them at home. Would be interesting to see how much rice this generates!

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  3. Yes, I plan to let them grow to maturity and see if I can get rice grains. So excited.

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  4. Wow, I've never known that rice can be planted in container! Btw, are you using rain water or tap water for all your veggies and fruit?

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  5. Unfortunately I am using tap water as I haven't found a way to collect enough rain water in my balcony. I have too many plants to water! I love the rainy season in Nov and Dec. I did not have to water at all!

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  6. Wow! This is amazing....good luck,Blur Ting...dont forget to update your experience ya....can't wait for the outcome.. :)

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  7. Hi Blur Ting, how did your rice turn out? Am curious to find out!

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