With food prices soaring, and the amount of chemical additives in food, I am not surprised that victory gardens, and urban farming has become so popular. In addition, nothing beats fresh and flavorful garden vegetables.
There are many fruits and vegetables that can be regrown from scraps. Follows, is a post I saw on my friend Sue's Facebook page, with links on how to actually regrow these tasty plants.
Thanks, Sue, for your Facebook post!!
15 Foods You Can Regrow From Scraps!
Source: http://pandawhale.com/convo/3695/15-foods-you-can-regrow-from-scraps
Various plants (in no particular order) that you can regrow from the food you already have! Woot! Way to reuse and recycle! I constantly have green onions and celery growing. (And potatoes/sweet potatoes but that just because they decided to do that in my pantry.
Various plants (in no particular order) that you can regrow from the food you already have! Woot! Way to reuse and recycle! I constantly have green onions and celery growing. (And potatoes/sweet potatoes but that just because they decided to do that in my pantry.
- Apples http://www.ehow.com/how_2135774_grow-apple-seeds.html
- Tomatoes http://www.ehow.com/how_5581958_grow-tomatoes-fresh-tomato-seeds.html
- Potatoes/Sweet Potatoes http://www.gardenguides.com/117543-plant-cuttings-potatoes.html
- Green Onions http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/how-to-grow-green-onions-indefinitely.html and http://tipnut.com/nifty-food-plants/
- Leeks same technique as green onions
- Carrot Tops http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/children-in-the-garden/grow-carrot-tops.htm
- Pineapple http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/Pineapple/pineapple.htm
- Romaine Lettuce Same technique as celery
- Cabbage Same technique as celery
- Celery http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/growing-celery-indoors-never-buy-celery.html
- Avocado http://www.thehungrymouse.com/2009/09/09/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/
- Lentils http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/02/19/how-to-grow-sprouts/
- Pumpkin http://pinterest.com/pin/98375573080950437/
- Ginger http://www.gardenswag.com/2011/12/5-foods-you-can-grow-from-kitchen-scraps/
- Garlic http://www.gardenswag.com/2011/12/5-foods-you-can-grow-from-kitchen-scraps/
- Bonus: Bok Choy http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/how-to-regrowing-bok-choy.html
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