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Grow Plants from Kitchen Scraps
Stop throwing away food that can grow! These kitchen scraps can be regrown into free food and beautiful plants.
Why Grow from Scraps?
- • Free: No seeds or plants to buy
- • Fun: Great project for kids
- • Sustainable: Reduce food waste
- • Educational: Learn how plants grow
Green Onions
Regrow indefinitely from root ends in water or soil
Easy1-2 weeks
Lettuce & Romaine
Regrow leaves from the base in a shallow dish of water
Easy2-3 weeks
Celery
Grow new stalks from the base in water, then transplant
Easy1-2 months
Garlic
Plant individual cloves to grow full heads
Easy8-10 months
Ginger
Plant fresh ginger root to grow new rhizomes
Moderate8-10 months
Potatoes
Plant sprouted potatoes or eyes to grow new spuds
Easy3-4 months
Basil from Cuttings
Root basil stems in water for unlimited free plants
Easy2-3 weeks
Mint from Cuttings
Root mint stems in water - grows aggressively once established
Easy1-2 weeks
Avocado from Seed
Grow an avocado tree from the pit (decorative houseplant)
Moderate2-6 weeks to sprout
Pineapple Top
Root the crown to grow a decorative pineapple plant
Moderate2+ years to fruit
Ready for More?
Learn to grow even more with our complete container gardening guides.
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