If you’ve ever looked at your pokok limau or overgrown basil and thought, “Can I make duit from this?” — the answer is YES. Malaysians across the country are now earning real income from their gardens, whether they live in landed homes or small condos.
Here’s how you can start making money from your garden, even with limited space.
1. Sell Fresh Herbs & Leaves Locally
Curry leaf, pandan, serai, and daun kesum are in demand almost daily.
- 🌿 Market Price: RM2–RM5 per bunch
- 👨👩👧👦 Ideal buyers: Neighbours, home bakers, small restaurants
- 💡 Tip: Create “Mixed Herb Bundles” for weekend markets
2. Sell Edible Plants & Saplings
Once your basil, chilies or pandan pots start multiplying — sell them!
- 🌱 Types to grow & sell:
- Pandan, Mint, Chilli, Thai Basil, Lemongrass
- 🪴 Use old milk cartons or DIY pots to save costs
3. Turn Waste into Profit: Sell Compost & Bokashi
Yes, even your dapur scraps can be profitable.
- ♻️ Sell homemade compost for RM5–RM10 per bag
- 🧂 Bokashi starter kits are growing in popularity (RM30+ on Shopee!)
- 💡 Bundle compost with seedlings for added value
4. Teach What You Know
Malaysians are curious about gardening but overwhelmed.
- 🎥 Start a YouTube or TikTok channel (e.g. “Pokok Talk with Pak Long”)
- 💬 Offer Zoom consultations for garden planning
- 📚 Run beginner workshops at home or local cafés
5. Harvest and Package Your Own Produce
- 🥬 Dry your pandan or curry leaf and sell in resealable packs
- 🍃 Sell fresh chillies in cute packaging with recipe cards
- 🧺 Use TikTok to showcase how you harvest — this builds trust & visibility
6. Create Garden Starter Kits
This is a growing market — especially for birthday or housewarming gifts.
- 🎁 Include tools, seeds, gloves, and a simple guide
- 🌱 Personalize it: “Herbal Tea Kit”, “Urban Balcony Kit”, “Laksa Lovers Kit”
- 💡 Bundle for kids, teens, or adults — and price accordingly
7. Join Urban Markets & Pop-Ups
Markets are back and buzzing — a perfect spot to test and scale.
- 🛒 Examples: TTDI Market, Pasar Seni Pop-ups, Jaya One, Art For Grabs
- 💬 Engage, educate, and connect with real buyers
- 🪙 Accept eWallets (Touch & Go, DuitNow QR, etc.)
8. Partner with Home Bakers, Chefs & Cafes
Cafes and bakeries love local, organic herbs — especially if fresh and reliable.
- 🤝 Reach out via DM
- 📦 Offer a free sample or one-week trial
- 💬 Keep it simple: Weekly bundles delivered every Monday
Final Word: Start Small, Think Long
You don’t need 3 acres and a tractor. You just need:
- A few good plants
- An audience (neighbours or online)
- Consistency
💬 “Your garden doesn’t have to be big. It just has to grow with purpose.”
Whether it’s RM50 a week or a full-blown side hustle, your garden could be the beginning of something bigger.
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