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Asked by:
Matthias R. WHT
Posted at:
January 26, 2025
I would like to grow some mint, thyme and oregano. Are there any varieties that will survive the tropical weather with high humidity all year round in Singapore?When it comes to mints, I think many of the varieties that we only rated to zone 9 would do OK in Singapore since they have watermint (Mentha aquatica) in their background. This species grows best when it is hot, wet and humid. The varieties rated to zone 11 are: 'Hillary's Sweet Lemon mint, pink 'Candypops' mint, 'Marilyn's Salad' mint, 'Marshmallow' mint, 'Candied Fruit' mint, 'Citrus Kitchen' mint, 'Cotton Candy' mint, 'Jim's Fruit' mint, 'Fruit Sensations' mint, 'Fruitasia' mint and 'Italian Spice' mint. We also used to carry Jamaican mint (Micromeria viminea) but do not currently have it.
I managed to grow sweet basil and lemon in Singapore. I notice that the lemon seem to have growth cycles that are tied to rainy monsoon seasons. I doubt this lemon can flower but the leaves are fragrant.
Daily Temp Range: 28~32C; Humidity: 78%