Hoo just has to walk to his living room or kitchen to get a fresh supply of vegetables. Photos: Rannie Hoo
When the government announced the implementation of a second movement control order (MCO) in five states and three federal territories on Monday, many people went out to stock up on food items like meats and vegetables.
But marketing executive Rannie Hoo Yong Kian, 30, didn’t have to worry about getting enough supply of leafy greens.
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Tiny but mighty microgreens
Hoo just has to walk to his living room or kitchen to get a fresh supply of vegetables. Photos: Rannie Hoo
Microgreens can be added into salads or stir-fried.
Even popular American TV host Oprah Winfrey is into microgreens. Photo: @Oprah
With a few snips, wheatgrass microgreens can be harvested for consumption.
Chai uses various microgreens to add more flavour and zest to her dishes. Photos: Isadora Chai
Microgreens are the perfect edible garnish, says Chai.
Some of the microgreens that Hoo cultivates at his home arranged on a shoe rack.
Hoo says it takes between a week and 14 days to harvest microgreens.
Hoo enjoys planting microgreens at home because they are easy to grow.
5 steps to planting microgreens
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