Vegetables have all sorts of benefits,
including their nutritional value and low price. But did you know that
you get even more value out of your greens by replanting them? Most of
the veggies you buy, such as lettuce and green onions, can actually be
regrown using just water and some simple steps. Follow our tips and
instructions to learn more about how you can have a constant supply of
your favorite greens, without paying an extra penny.
First, here are some general guidelines to follow:
• Check the water regularly. Make sure that
the water for each re-growing crop is checked to see that the quantity
is healthy and that no rogue lettuce pieces fall off and slime up your
bowl.
• Use a container of the right size. This should be relative to the size
of the food being grown. For instance, green onion and lemongrass can
grow in tall, narrow glasses, while lettuce and celery require more
shallow containers. You may use recycled containers for this, such as
glass jars, small vases, storage bowls and shot glasses. These can also
make lovely centerpieces for your table, being practical at the same
time.
• You can keep your little crops growing indoors. Anywhere close to a
window would work fine.
• You may re-grow the same plant more than once, as long as the area
does not get overcrowded. 1-2 green onions can fit in a shot glass and
3-4 lemongrass will fit in a small vase.
The following are 10 foods that re-grow using water alone
1. Leeks-
1. Leeks-
Cut off 2-3" from the bottom of the leek
stalk and place it in a cup of water. The center of the plant will start
to grow. Although usually only the green part is used for cooking, you
can still use the grown parts with onions - for instance - for some
added flavor.
2. Bok Choy
To re-grow bok choy, cut off the bottom of
the stalk and place it in a small bowl of water. You will see signs of
growth at the center after one or two days, and it can grow
substantially in less than a week.
3. Cabbage
3. Cabbage
Pour some water in a shallow bowl and place
the root end of the cabbage into it. In no time, the center will start
to grow. It is recommended to harvest on the smaller side for the best
flavor.
4. Carrot greens
Replant the carrot by placing its cut-off
end in a shallow bowl of water. This will not re-grow an actual carrot,
but the greens it produces from the top. They will also look and taste
good in your salad.
5. Celery
Cut off the celery stalk 2" from the bottom
and place it in a small bowl of water. It will take three to four days
until growth in the center becomes noticeable. It may take some time for
a full stalk to grow, but you can always use the center growth to add
flavor to dishes.
6. Fennel
Cut off 1" from the bottom of the fennel base so that the roots are intact. Place it in a small bowl of water and watch it grow.
7. Garlic chives
Re-growing garlic cloves will produce the
green you can use with your salad dishes and baked potatoes. Place as
few as one clove in a small cup of shallow water, without covering it
completely. In a couple of days, you will get roots, then shoots will
follow.
8. Lemongrass
Get new shoots from your lemongrass by
cutting off 2-3" from its bottom and placing it in a tall container
filled with 1/2" of water. Expect growth from the center.
9. Lettuce
Grab a head of lettuce and cut off the
bottom. Place it in a bowl of water and, in just 3 days, you will be
able to see the growth occurring at the center. You will have a new
half-head of lettuce in only about 2 weeks!
10. Green onion
Grab the white part of the onion that has
roots still intact and place it in a glass of water for an easy supply
of fresh green onion, whenever you need it.
Bonus: Other foods
There are other fruits and vegetables that can re-grow using just a
scrap of their original harvest and some water. Each of them need to be
placed in water, at least to start off, and then can be transferred to
soil for full growth and harvest.
More foods include:
• avocado
• basil
• beets
• cilantro
• ginger
• lemon balm
• mint
• mushrooms
• onions (white/yellow/red)
• parsnips
• pineapple
• potatoes
• rosemary
• sweet potatoes
• turnips
Alternatively, you can keep the seeds or pits of some fruits and plant
them in your garden to grow your very own plant or tree. Here are some
fruits and vegetables you can do this with:
• apples
• cherries
• lemons
• nectarines
• peaches
• peppers (sweet and hot)
• plums
• pumpkins
• tomatoes
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