ee the best results, use one dose of 2.5 to 3 tsp every 3 months to give your plants optimal nutrition.
4. Chinese long bean
Chinese long beans, also known as legumes, grow on vines between 2 and 3 metres tall and they can reach a height of 30cm and 40cm. It takes daily attention to grow them for 2 to 3 months, but the final product is one of the most rewarding. Water your long bean plan 3-4 times a week, and keep your plant cool with an optimum temperature between 21 and 26°C.
Long beans require neutral soil pH, and it is recommended to install a pole as it is a vining plant. It can thrive in both dry and humid environments, but our local heat and moisture are ideal. Make sure your long beans receive at least 6 hours of unobstructed sun per day - the more sun, the better.
5. CucumberCucumbers, a fruit known for its high concentration of vitamins and nutrients, are surprisingly suitable to be grown in Singapore’s hot climate. The germination of cucumber seeds range from 7-10 days, and 55-70 days to grow from germination to harvesting stage. However, these stages are dependent on the weather and humidity conditions.
Cucumber plants like to stay well-hydrated so if you choose to grow a cucumber plant, make sure to water everyday and keep the soil moist at all times. You can either use large containers of potting soil (one seed each pot) or growing bags, which is the best method for growing cucumbers. You can plant up to two cucumber plants per bag into bottomless pots placed on top of the growing bag.
To give your plants the ideal stable conditions to grow in, put your cucumbers in at least 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, and humidity should be around 60% to 70% during the day and higher at night. Lastly, cucumbers demand acidic soil, and require supports for the plant such as bamboo cones, vertical wires, strong netting or trellis.
When growing Long Beans, Cucumbers or similar plants, you can use RYNAN Fruitimate Green. This is a controlled-release fertilizer formulated specially for green fruit plants such as long bean and cucumber. To see the best results, use one dose of 2.5-3 tsp every 3 months to give your plants optimal nutrition.