Regrowing Petya Ivanova You don’t need seeds to start growing your own vegetables. You can use scraps of vegetables you’d normally discard to regrow a whole new plant. This is a fun project to get all the family involved, and is a brilliant way to teach kids about sustainability. 8 You don’t need a large outdoor space or any tools. A lot can be done even without soil! All you need are some jars, water, and for some foods, a space outdoors to plant them eventually. It is really easy – and a handy idea if you can’t get your hands on any seeds right now. It may take some trial and error to get it right, but it is definitely an easy introduction to gardening.
What exactly can be regrown? Carrots, onions and lettuce can all be regrown from the tiniest of scraps. So can leeks, beets, fresh herbs, green onions, ginger, garlic, squash and so much more. The possibilities are almost endless. When looking to see if you can regrow a specific fruit or veggie, you have to look for a point that can grow into stems, branches and eventually, new leaves or flowers. Transform your food scraps! Here are easy opportunities to start regrowing food from home: NOTE: Use organic fruits and vegetables for the best results.
Green onions, lemongrass, leeks, fennel, coriander, basil, mint and spring onions: •
Place the root ends in water, but don’t fully submerge the veg/herb.
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Change the water daily.
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In 1 - 2 weeks, growth begins.
8 www.veganfoodandliving.com/features/how-to-regrow-food-from-scraps www.irishcountrymagazine.ie/zero-waste-grow-your-own-veg-from-scraps-youd-normally-throw-away
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