Today, more than 80% of the over 1,700 Community in Bloom gardens plant edibles, which are harvested and distributed among the community. To meet the strong interest in growing edibles and to bring the love of gardening closer to the community, we are distributing free seed packets to households who are interested to start home gardening.
Each eligible household will receive the following package:
- A packet containing seeds of one species of leafy vegetable
- Concise guide on how to grow these vegetables
Seed Pack Registration
Thank you for your support for the Gardening with Edibles programme. The seed pack registration exercise has closed.
As we are experiencing some delays in the processing and delivery of the seed packs, all seed packs will be fully delivered by end February 2022. We seek your patience and understanding as we work hard to send the send packs out to everyone.
If you have not received the seed pack by end February 2022, this could be due to submitting an incomplete address or an error in the postcode and/or unit number.
To facilitate us in checking further, please send the details of your application (full name, address, email used to apply, auto-reply email confirmation of registration) to nparks_gardening_with_edibles@nparks.gov.sg for us to check your registration.
Please also note that each household is entitled to one free seed pack and we are only able to mail to local, residential addresses. We seek your patience and understanding as we work to send you the seed packs, subject to availability.
Resources for Gardening with Edibles
Video resources covering a range of horticultural topics are available on our YouTube channel to help you along your gardening journey. Here are a few to help you get started.
Step-by-Step Information Sheets
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Common Name
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Species
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Information Sheets
(in all 4 languages)
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Chinese Flowering Cabbage (Cai Xin)
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Brassica chinensis var. parachinensis
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Download
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Chinese Kale (Kai Lan)
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Brassica oleracea (Alboglabra Group)
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Download
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Bayam (Green)
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Amaranthus species
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Download
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Kangkong
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Ipomoea aquatica
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Download
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Xiao Bai Cai
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Brassica rapa var. chinensis
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Download
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| Bayam (Green & Red) |
Amaranthus species
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Download |
| Nai Bai Cai |
Brassica rapa (Pak Choi Group) [nai bai cai] |
Download
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| Kow Peck Chye (Jiu Bai) |
Brassica rapa (Pak Choi Group) [kow peck chye]
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Download |
| Chinese Mustard (Jie Cai) |
Brassica juncea (Broad-leaf Mustard Group) |
Download |
| Huang Jing Bai Cai |
Brassica rapa (Pak Choi Group) [huang jin bai cai] |
Download |
More Gardening Resources
Click here to view more useful gardening resources, including information on different types of edible plants, how to care for them and information on companion planting and how to deal with common garden pests of edible plants.
You may also click here for more gardening videos on how to improve soil, design and manage a garden, galvanise the community and other ideas for gardening projects.
There is something for gardeners of all skill levels!
Seed Pack Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When does registration open and close?
Registration is open from 10 October 2021 (Sunday) at 10am and will close on 31 October 2021 (Sunday) at 11.59pm; or when registration numbers have reached the maximum capacity.
2. Are there different vegetable species to choose from?
Each seed pack contains one packet of seeds of the following types of leafy vegetables. These are issued at random, namely Bayam (Green), Cai Xin, Kailan, Kang Kong or Xiao Bai Cai; Bayam (Green and Red), Huang Jing Bai Cai, Kow Peck Chye, Chinese Mustard, and Nai Bai Cai.
As each seed pack has more than enough seeds for the growing of one plant cycle, we encourage you to share or exchange a portion of the seeds with others to increase the variety of vegetables you grow.
As you grow the seeds and share the fruits of your labour with others around you, we hope that community bonds will be nurtured and strengthened.
3. Can I apply for more than one seed pack?
Due to limited supply, you are unable to register for more than one seed pack per household. Subsequent applications from the same household will be voided.
4. Can I choose the species that I want?
The species in the seed pack will be randomly given. Each pack will consist of one leafy vegetable seed packet.
5. Can I edit my name and address after submission?
You can resubmit a new application with the correct details. Invalid details in the application form will be voided. Please note that only local residential addresses will be accepted.
6. Can I collect the seeds at a physical location instead?
In line with safe management practices, seed packs will be distributed by post after registration by interested households.
7. I/my family member missed the registration. Can I/they still register for a seed pack?
We have closed our registration as we have received 400,000 submissions. Please check our webpage for future updates of the Gardening with Edibles programme. The seeds are also available for purchase in our local nurseries.
8. I signed up using a non-residential address submitted (e.g. commercial, industrial sites). Am I still able to receive my seed pack?
We are unable to send the seed pack to non-residential addresses.
9. I had registered for a seed pack but till today, have not received it. Am I still able to receive my seed pack?
As we are experiencing some delays in the processing and delivery of the seed packs, all seed packs will be fully delivered by end February 2022. We seek your patience and understanding as we work hard to send the seed packs to everyone.
To facilitate us in checking further, please send the details of your application (full name, address, email address, and auto-reply email confirmation of registration) to nparks_gardening_with_edibles@nparks.gov.sg for us to assist you with checking your registration.
10. A few members of my household signed up for a seed pack but only one has received it. Am I still able to receive my seed pack?
Each household is entitled to one free seed pack. We encourage recipients of the seed packs to share the seed pack with the rest of the household. There are more than enough seeds
within each seed pack for multiple growing cycles.
11. I have received a seed pack with one specie. May I request for different species or for species not in the list?
As we have closed our registration, we encourage you to share and exchange seeds with others to increase the variety of vegetables you grow. As you grow the seeds and share the
fruits of your labour with others around you, we hope that community bonds will be nurtured and strengthened. The seeds are also available for purchase in our local nurseries.
12. How long can the seeds be kept for?
The seeds have a shelf life of up to a year if the pack is left unopened. Once opened, it would be best to store the seeds in a refrigerator kept at 4oC and best sown within 3 months.
13. How do I prevent stagnant water from collecting?
Keep unused containers upturned and under shelter, and check all containers for stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding. If using plant dishes, do clean and scrub the inner sides
thoroughly to remove mosquito eggs. If there are drains or gutters nearby, ensure that they are clear of leaves such that stagnant water does not collect on leaf litter.
14. Where can I purchase gardening equipment or more seeds?
You may purchase gardening equipment and more seeds from local nurseries, retail shops, or supermarkets.
15. Is there a channel to direct plant-related questions?
Visit our Gardening with Edibles webpage for more tips on growing the plants or send us a message viawww.nparks.gov.sg/feedback.