You don’t need a garden to grow veggies!
Growing vegetables from scraps is a fun, zero-waste way to get free food.
Tip – start with organic produce when possible, as non-organic vegetables may have been treated to prevent sprouting.
Scrap-Grown Vegetables
- Shallots are the easiest scraps to grow – leave roots attached to an inch of bulb and place in shallow water. After a couple of days, plant them in potting mix and keep moist; the green part will soon grow. Snip the tops with kitchen scissors as required.
- Beetroot – cut about an inch off the top and place in a shallow dish of water. While the root won’t regrow, harvest the fresh green and purple leaves to add to salads.
- Herbs (e.g. basil, mint, coriander) – cut a four-inch stem and remove bottom leaves. Place stem in a glass of water in bright but indirect light. Once roots are an inch long, plant in potting mix and keep moist.
- Potatoes, sweet potatoes – old produce that has begun to sprout or grow ‘eyes’ can be planted directly 2-4 inches deep in rich soil. Harvest new potatoes in a few months. Sweet potato leaves are edible too.
Make your grocery shop go further and enjoy your own home-grown produce!
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