For those of you who have been staying at home since the beginning of the pandemic, have you run out of things to do yet? If so, boy, do I have good news! Many people have considered perhaps giving their garden and homes a new life by introducing a plant, but that requires you to know what pots to buy, what soil to use, what plants to choose and so on. Well, not anymore!
MyPepperPots, a popular online store specializing in home herbs and chili has a entire online catalogue on Shopee that offers a range of items needed to grow a tiny potted plants in your home. These potted plants don't take up much space and require minimal gardening skills aside from regular watering!
Their starter kits are perfect for anyone who would like to give a try. Each purchase actually comes with the seed, a pack of premium peat soil, a plant tag, and even the grower pot! All you have to do then is to cover the seed with soil, water it and place it towards or away from sunlight (according to each plants' description on Shopee).
Here are just some of the choices you have:
German Chamomile Starter Kit | RM5.90
One of the top selling starter kits, the chamomile is easily recognized from their bright yellow center and white petals. It takes about 6-8 weeks to crop and yes, can actually be used to make chamomile tea.
Full sun is suggested and you should water well during dry periods.
Mini Pepper / Cili Padi Starter Kit | RM5.90
If you have a knack for spicy food, then this is a must for you. Not only are they easy to grow, they are also easy to care for. Germination takes about 5-9 days while it takes 3 to 5 months to fully mature. Full sun and regular watering is suggested.
English Lavender Starter Kit | RM9.90
You don't need to go overseas or even up to Cameron Highlands to look at Lavenders anymore when you can get them in your own backyard. With that said, Lavenders do require extra effort to grow. They need to first be placed inside the refrigerator before sowing and can take up to 14 days to germinate. The soil should be kept damp but not wet and you should avoid exposing it to direct sunlight.
The herb that provides calming and refreshing effects can also be grown in your backyard. Now, according to the shop, this is definitely not a beginner seed as it requires something called cold stratification and the germination rate is relatively low. So do have a good read of the description before deciding on whether to get this!
Besides the aforementioned seeds, there are still plenty of other choices available from Thai Sweet Basil to Oregano to Peppermint. If you're looking for an easy way to greenify your home, consider checking out MyPepperPots here!
