Did you know that you can grow some veggies from the root ends that we usually discard? In the photo above I have planted garlic, celery and romaine lettuce. Last year I grew ginger this way as well.
After you've used the bulk of the vegetable, bury the root end into the soil. Keep it watered, and wait for the magic.
What can I plant?
You can plant anything that has root ends or eyes. Among these are;
- Lettuce (I used Romaine, but I'm sure you can try other kinds)
- Celery
- Carrots
- Garlic
- Onions
- Ginger
- Potatoes
- Shallots
- Beets
- Rutabagas
- Turnips
Root vegetables need to be completely buried like potatoes and turnips, while the more leafy things like celery or lettuce, only the roots need to be protected by soil.
You can also try planting seeds from other things.
- Stone fruits (Cherries, peaches, apricots...)
- Apples
- Grapes
- Avocados
Experiment and see what will grow for you. Many fruits grow on trees, so you'll want to transplant it to a larger space if starting them in a pot. However, you can find many variety of fruits and veggies that are bred for planter life.
Have you done things like this? What have you planted? Tell me about it.
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