At Terah Gardens, we love finding simple, sustainable ways to grow fresh food at home. Did you know that many grocery store staples can be planted and regrown, saving you money while reducing waste? With a little care, you can create a thriving edible garden right from your kitchen scraps. Here are some easy-to-grow foods you can buy once and keep regrowing!
1. Green Onions (Scallions)
One of the easiest vegetables to regrow! Simply place the white root ends of your green onions in a glass of water, and within days, you’ll see new growth. Change the water every few days and harvest the greens as needed. For a longer-lasting supply, transfer them to soil in a pot or garden bed.
2. Lettuce, Celery, and Bok Choy
Leafy greens like romaine lettuce, celery, and bok choy can all be regrown from their bases. Place the base in a shallow dish of water with the cut side up. Keep it in a sunny spot, changing the water every couple of days. Once new leaves start sprouting, transplant them into soil for continued growth.
3. Garlic
If you have a garlic clove starting to sprout, don’t toss it—plant it! Bury the clove in well-draining soil with the pointed end up. Over time, it will grow into a whole new garlic bulb. For fresh garlic greens, simply snip off the shoots as they grow.
4. Ginger
That little piece of ginger in your kitchen can grow into a whole new plant. Soak it in water overnight, then plant it in soil with the knobby buds facing up. Keep the soil moist and be patient—ginger takes a few months to establish, but once it does, you’ll have a continuous supply.
5. Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes
If your potatoes start sprouting eyes, plant them! Cut them into chunks, ensuring each piece has at least one eye, and let them dry for a day before planting in soil. Sweet potatoes can be regrown from slips—place the root in water until it sprouts, then plant the sprouts in soil.
6. Basil, Cilantro, and Mint
Many herbs can be regrown from cuttings. Place basil, cilantro, or mint stems in a glass of water and wait for roots to form. Once they have a solid root system, plant them in soil for an endless supply of fresh herbs.
7. Pineapple
Yes, you can grow a pineapple at home! Cut off the leafy crown, remove a few of the lower leaves, and let it dry for a day. Then, place it in a jar of water or plant it directly in soil. It takes patience—up to two years to produce fruit—but the plant itself makes a beautiful tropical addition to your garden.
Tips for Success
- Use organic produce when possible to avoid growth-inhibiting chemicals.
- Keep water fresh when regrowing in jars to prevent mold and bacteria.
- Provide sunlight and good drainage to encourage healthy plant growth.
- Transplant to soil once roots develop for long-term regrowth.
With just a little effort, you can turn your grocery store purchases into an ongoing harvest. At Terah Gardens, we believe that growing your own food should be simple, sustainable, and rewarding. Try regrowing some of these foods and enjoy fresh produce straight from your own home!
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