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🌿 Growing in Singapore Tropical Weather 🌿
Rooftop & Balcony Container Crop Planning Guide
(新加坡阳台 / 屋顶蔬菜种植快速参考表)
🌾 Preparation of tub/pot/ground
Companion Plant Combos – Color-Coded by Sunlight
| Tub Size W x L x H (cm) |
Suggested Combination 类别组合 |
Sunlight Needs (日照需求) |
Quick Notes (备注) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30×60×40 | Chye Sim 菜心 + Coriander 芫荽 + Long Spring Onion 长青葱 |
4–6 h / partial sun | Shallow roots; fast harvest; compatible leafy greens and herbs. |
| 30×60×40 | Mint 薄荷 + Chili 辣椒 + Lady’s Finger 羊角豆 |
Mint 4–6 h + Chili & Lady Finger 6–8 h |
Mint repels pests; sun-loving crops take center; monitor shading. |
| 40×60×40 | Tomato 番茄 + Basil 罗勒 + Spring Onion 青葱 |
Tomato 6–8 h + Basil 4–6 h & Onion 4–6 h |
Classic pest-repelling combo; basil benefits tomato; onions on edges. |
| 40×60×40 | Ginger 姜 + Chye Sim 菜心 |
4–6 h partial sun | Ginger occupies lower soil; greens above in early stage; avoid overcrowding. |
| 60×60×40 | Long Bean 长豆 + Cabbage 包菜 / Broccoli / Cauliflower / Kale / Brussels Sprouts + Coriander 芫荽 |
Long Bean 6–8 h + Cabbage 6+ h + Coriander 4–6 h |
Beans climb; cabbage covers soil; coriander edges; watch sunlight exposure. |
| 60×80×45 | Brinjal 茄子 + Mint 薄荷 + Onion 长青葱 |
Brinjal 6–8 h + Mint 4–6 h & Onion 4–6 h |
Mint deters insects; onions at edges; brinjal in center. |
They all share:
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Medium-deep roots
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Same nutrient demand (heavy feeders → need compost/fertilizer)
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Similar pest family (avoid planting again in the same spot too soon)
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Same light range (≈ 6 hours full sun)
🌿 Rooftop & Balcony Container Crop Guide
(新加坡阳台 / 屋顶蔬菜种植)
| No. | Suggested Combination Types (种植组合 / 类别) |
Minimum Pot & Trellis Size (cm) L×W×H |
Soil Volume (L) Soil Mix (土壤配比) |
Sunlight Requirement (日照需求) |
Notes (备注) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | New Crop Combo / 新作物组合 | Pot size Trellis info L×W×H(cm) |
Soil volume (L) Soil mix here |
Sunlight hour | Notes here | |
| 1 | Ginger 姜 + Chye Sim 菜心 + Coriander 芫荽 + Spring Onion 长青葱 |
40×30×25 No trellis |
soil volume (liters) 15–20 L 40% soil + 40% compost + 20% sand |
4–6 h | Shallow wide tub; ginger at soil; leafy greens on top or edge; fast harvest. |
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| 2 | Brassica oleracea: large head vegetables Cabbage
花椰菜 / 高丽菜花 + Broccoli 芥兰菜花 / 西兰花 leafy type / Kale 羽衣甘蓝 / 芥兰菜 bud type / Brussels Sprouts 抱子甘蓝 / 芥兰菜球. + Coriander 芫荽 |
40×30×30 No trellis |
soil volume (liters) 12–15 L 50% soil + 40% compost + 10% sand |
6+ h | Single plant per pot; leafy companion herbs at edges. Brassica oleracea family requires Cool-season, full sun, rich soil, similar pest/disease control Avoid planting all brassicas in one pot to reduce nutrient competition and pest spread. |
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| 3 | Chili 辣椒 + Basil 罗勒 + Onion 长青葱 |
40×30×30 Stake 0.8–1 m |
soil volume (liters) 12–15 L 40% soil + 40% compost + 20% sand |
6–8 h | Good companion planting; sun-loving crops center, herbs edges. |
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| 4 | Potato 马铃薯 + Sweet Potato 番薯 |
40×40×30 No trellis |
soil volume (liters) 18–20 L 40% soil + 40% compost + 20% cocopeat |
6+ h | Hill up soil as it grows; trailing vines; moderate sun. | |
| 5 | Eggplant 茄子 + Lady’s Finger 羊角豆 + Mint 薄荷 |
45×35×40 Stake (pillar) / Trellis 1–1.5 m |
soil volume (liters) 18–20 L 40% soil + 40% compost + 20% sand |
6–8 h | Center fruiting plant; herbs at edges; full sun required. |
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| 6 | Mint 薄荷 + Chili 辣椒 + Lady’s Finger 羊角豆 |
60×30×40 Stake (pillar) 1 m |
soil volume (liters) 15 L 40% soil + 40% compost + 20% sand |
6–8 h | Mint repels pests; sun-loving crops center; watch shading. |
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| 7 | Tomato 番茄 + Basil 罗勒 + Spring Onion 长青葱 |
60×40×40 Trellis 1.5 m H |
soil volume (liters) 18 L 40% soil + 40% compost + 20% cocopeat / perlite |
6–8 h | Center plant; companion planting benefits; prune regularly. |
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| 8 | Brinjal 茄子 + Mint 薄荷 + Onion 长青葱 |
60×40×40 Stake 1–1.5 m |
soil volume (liters) 18L 40% soil + 40% compost + 20% sand |
6–8 h | Brinjal in center; herbs at edges; sunlight to fruiting plant. |
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| 9 | Long Bean 长豆 + Cabbage 包菜 + Coriander 芫荽 |
60×40×40 Trellis 2 m H × 0.8 m W |
soil volume (liters) 15–18 L 40% soil + 40% compost + 20% sand |
6–8 h | Beans climb; cabbage covers soil; coriander edges. |
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| 10 | Winged Bean 翼豆 + Snake Bean 蛇豆 + Hyacinth Bean 扁豆 |
60×35×40 Trellis 2 m H × 1 m W |
soil volume (liters) 18–20 L 40% soil + 40% compost + 20% sand |
6–8 h | Strong trellis; sun-loving legumes; monitor water. |
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| 11 | Pumpkin 南瓜 / Calabash 葫芦 / Winter Melon 冬瓜 |
60×60×45 Trellis optional; crawl freely |
soil volume (liters) 30–40 L 40% soil + 40% compost + 20% sand |
6–8 h | Vine-type plant; can crawl on roof; support fruits with mesh sling. |
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| 12 | Grapes 葡萄 | 60×40×50 Top Trellis 2×2 m |
soil volume (liters) 25–30 L 40% soil + 40% compost + 20% perlite |
6–8 h | Train vines to rooftop; prune yearly; dwarf varieties preferred. |
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| 13 | Banana 香蕉 (Dwarf) | 60×60×60 Stake center |
soil volume (liters) 50 L ↑ 50% soil + 40% compost + 10% sand |
6–8 h | One per tub; needs support & water; full sun. |
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| 14 | Papaya 木瓜 (Dwarf) | 60×60×60 Stake center |
soil volume (liters) 50 L ↑ 50% soil + 40% compost + 10% sand |
6–8 h | Dwarf or solo type preferred; full sun. |
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| New No. | New Crop Combo / 新作物组合 | Pot size Trellis info W×L×H(cm) |
Soil volume (L) Soil mix here |
Sunlight hour | Notes here |
🌿Growing Brassica (芸苔属)
🌾Brassica oleracea family
requires Cool-season, full sun, rich soil, similar pest/disease control
Avoid planting all brassicas in one pot to reduce nutrient competition and pest spread.
| Common Name | Scientific Variety Category |
Quick Notes (备注) |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbage 包菜 | Brassica oleracea var. capitata – Large Head Vegetables |
Forms a tight leafy head |
| Cauliflower 白菜花 | Brassica oleracea var. botrytis – Large Head Vegetables |
White curd (flower head) |
| Broccoli 芥兰菜花 | Brassica oleracea var. italica – Large Head Vegetables |
Green flower buds |
| Kale 芥兰菜 | Brassica oleracea var. sabellica – Leafy Type |
Doesn’t form head |
| Brussels Sprouts 芥兰菜球 | Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera – Bud Type |
Forms small mini-cabbages on stem |
🌿Crawling Plants
| Crawling Plants | ||||||||
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| Plant | Stem Type Vine (藤) |
fruit weight | Roots Trellis/ support |
Trellis / support exit direction / placement |
Notes | |||
| Grape Tree 葡萄藤 lifecycle: perennial i.e., many years (10 to 30 years) depending on variety, care, and growing conditions. | tall, hard,, thick woody tree trunk | Medium | Strong Trellis long-term center plant in pot | Toward #02 roof Can produce fruit reliably for many years once established. |
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| Watermelon 🍉 西瓜 Annual – completes life cycle in 4–6 months | Soft, hollow, strong creeping vine | Heavy (5–15 kg for large types) sprawling | Root Shallow but vigorous; spreads widely, not suitable for pot. usually grows on ground, difficult to support in small pots. Needs wide area for vines | Creeper; heavy fruits need space to lie on ground or strong slings if elevated Usually stays on the ground; rarely trellised in home gardens because fruit is heavy |
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| Pumpkin 南瓜 Annual – completes life cycle in 4–6 months | soft, hollow | Heavy | Trellis or crawl | Toward #02 roof | Use sling or net for each fruit; prune excess runners | |||
| Winter Melon 🍈 冬瓜 Annual - completes life cycle in 4-6 months Similar to pumpkin in growth habit. | Soft, hollow, flexible; light vine |
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| Trellis (sling needed) or crawl Climbs or creeps, lighter and easier to manage on trellis. lighter fruit than watermelon; suitable for trellis | Sunlight: Full Sun Good for vertical training; climbs up trellis nicely Tie individual fruits; prune trailing vines | |||
| Cantaloupe 🍈 蜜瓜 Hami Melon 哈密瓜 Annual - completes life cycle in 4-6 months | Soft, green, flexible vine; slightly hairy; | Medium (~1–3 kg) Light fruits; keep fruit off soil to prevent rot, | Root: Shallow, spreads from base can be grown in a smaller pot allowed to creep or climb lightly | Creeping vine(藤); Trellis or crawl; can climb if trellis provided but usually spreads on the ground Can crawl on roof/trellis; lighter than pumpkin/watermelon, easier to trellis or hang. | Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours) Needs warm full sun, sunny conditions; light creeper, similar to winter melon, safe for trellis or crawling over roof. | |||
| Calabash 葫芦瓜 Annual – completes life cycle in 4–6 months | Soft, hollow vine | Medium | Trellis or crawl | Toward roof or side wall | Tie gently; can hang fruit; grows fast | |||
| Luffa / Sponge Gourd 丝瓜 Annual – completes life cycle in 4–6 months | Soft, hollow | Medium | Trellis | Toward roof |
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| Snake Gourd Annual – completes life cycle in 4–6 months | Soft, flexible | Medium | Trellis | Toward roof | Vine climbs easily; fruits hang well | |||
| Bitter Gourd 苦瓜 Annual – completes life cycle in 4–6 months | Soft, thin vine | Light | Trellis | Toward roof or trellis | Thin vine; sensitive to bruising; harvest early | |||
| Cucumber 黄瓜/老黄瓜 Annual – completes life cycle in 4–6 months | Soft, flexible vine | Light | Trellis or net | Toward roof or trellis | Vine can be guided; keep fruit supported harvest regularly | |||
| Long Bean Yardlong 长豆 Annual – completes life cycle in 4–6 months | Soft, flexible vine | Light pods | Trellis or fence | Toward floor trellis / west sun screen | Quick climber; harvest regularly west sun screen | |||
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| Plant / Item | Life Cycle | Stem Type | Fruit Weight | Support / Trellis | Notes |
| Grape Tree | Perennial – 10–30+ years | Woody, thick trunk | Medium | Strong trellis | Prune annually; long-term center plant in pot |
| Pumpkin | Annual | Soft, hollow vine | Heavy | Trellis or crawl | Use sling or net for each fruit; prune excess runners |
| Winter Melon | Annual | Soft, hollow vine | Medium to heavy | Trellis or crawl | Tie individual fruits; prune trailing vines |
| Calabash (葫芦) | Annual | Soft, hollow vine | Medium | Trellis or crawl | Can hang fruits; grows fast; tie gently |
| Long Bean / Yardlong Bean | Annual | Soft, flexible vine | Light pods | Trellis or fence | Quick climber; harvest regularly; west sun screen |
| 蜜瓜 / 哈密瓜 (Melons) | Annual | Soft, flexible vine | Medium (1–3 kg) | Trellis or crawl | Light fruits; keep off soil to prevent rot; warm full sun |
| Bitter Gourd | Annual | Soft, thin vine | Light | Trellis | Thin vine; sensitive to bruising; harvest early |
| Cucumber | Annual | Soft, flexible vine | Light | Trellis or net | Guide vine; support fruits; harvest regularly |
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