Regrowing vegetables and herbs from kitchen scraps is a sustainable and cost-effective way to ensure a fresh supply of produce. Here are 12 popular veggies and herbs that you can easily regrow from kitchen scraps:
- Green Onions (Scallions):
- Place the root ends in water, and they will regrow new shoots.
- Lettuce:
- Place the base of a lettuce head in water, and new leaves will sprout.
- Celery:
- Place the base of celery in water, and new shoots will emerge.
- Carrots:
- Place carrot tops in shallow water and watch new foliage grow.
- Garlic:
- Plant individual garlic cloves in soil with the pointed end facing up.
- Ginger:
- Plant a piece of ginger in soil, ensuring the eyes face upward.
- Basil:
- Trim a basil cutting just below a leaf node and place it in water until roots develop, then transfer to soil.
- Mint:
- Take a stem cutting, place it in water until roots form, and then plant it in soil.
- Cilantro (Coriander):
- Place cilantro stems with roots in water until new growth appears, then transfer to soil.
- Rosemary:
- Take a cutting, remove the lower leaves, and place it in water until roots develop before transplanting to soil.
- Thyme:
- Similar to rosemary, take a cutting, remove lower leaves, and root it in water before planting.
- Lemon Balm:
- Take a cutting, root it in water, and transplant it to soil once roots are established.
To regrow these kitchen scraps successfully, ensure that the cuttings receive adequate sunlight and water. Once they develop sufficient roots, transplant them into a suitable pot or garden bed with well-draining soil. Additionally, it’s essential to change the water regularly for those regrown in water.