Are you tired of tossing out the ends and scraps of your fruits and vegetables? Did you know that many of these scraps can actually be used to grow new plants? In this blog post, we will bring you a comprehensive list of all the fruits and vegetables that can be grown from leftovers, organized by category. From avocados to zucchini, we’ve got you covered. So next time you’re about to toss out those carrot tops or pineapple skins, think again! You may just be able to use them to start your own little garden.
fruits
Watermelons
Watermelons are a type of fruit that many people enjoy eating. They are often eaten in the summertime, as they are refreshing and have a high water content. Watermelons can also be grown from scraps. To do this, you will need to save the seeds from a watermelon that you have eaten. Once you have saved the seeds, you can plant them in soil and water them regularly. The watermelon plants that grow from these seeds will produce fruit that is just as delicious as the fruit that you bought from the store.
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Strawberries
Strawberries are another type of fruit that can be grown from scraps. To do this, you will need to save the runners (or stems) from a strawberry plant. Once you have saved the runners, you can plant them in soil and water them regularly. The strawberry plants that grow from these runners will produce fruit that is just as delicious as the strawberries that you bought from the store.
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Pineapples
Pineapples are a type of fruit that many people enjoy eating. They are often used in tropical drinks or desserts, as they add a sweetness and exotic flavor to these dishes. Pineapples can also be grown from scraps. To do this, you will need to save the crown (or top) of a pineapple plant. Once you have saved the crown, you can plant it in soil and water it regularly. The pineapple plants that grow from these crowns will produce fruit that is just as delicious as the pineapples that you bought from the store.
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Avocado
Avocados are a type of fruit that many people enjoy eating. They are often used in salads or as a topping on toast, as they add a creamy and rich flavor to these dishes. Avocados can also be grown from scraps. To do this, you will need to save the pits (or seeds) from avocados that you have eaten. Once you have saved the pits, you can plant them in soil and water them regularly. The avocado plants that grow from these pits will produce fruit that is just as delicious as the avocados that you bought from the store.
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Root vegetables
Carrots
Carrots are one of the best vegetables to grow from leftovers. They are easy to prepare and plant, and they have a high nutritional value. Carrots are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and potassium. To grow carrots from leftovers, wash the carrot scraps thoroughly and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Place the pieces in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Let the carrots simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and let them cool. Plant the carrot pieces in soil that is loose and well-drained, and water regularly. Harvest your carrots when they are 6-8 inches long.
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Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are another great vegetable to grow from leftovers. They are easy to prepare and plant, and they have a high nutritional value. Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamins A, C, and B6, as well as fiber and potassium. To grow sweet potatoes from leftovers, wash the sweet potato scraps thoroughly and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Place the pieces in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Let the sweet potatoes simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and let them cool. Plant the sweet potato pieces in soil that is loose and well-drained, and water regularly. Harvest your sweet potatoes when they are 6-8 inches long.
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Potatoes
Potatoes are another great vegetable to grow from leftovers. They are easy to prepare and plant, and they have a high nutritional value. Potatoes are a good source of vitamins C and B6, as well as fiber and potassium. To grow potatoes from leftovers, wash the potato scraps thoroughly and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Place the pieces in a pot of water
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Green beans
- Plant green bean seeds in a sunny, well-draining location, about an inch deep and two inches apart.
- Water regularly and thin seedlings to three inches apart when they are a few inches tall.
- Add compost or fertiliser to provide nutrients.
- Train the plants to climb a trellis or support.
- Monitor for pests and handpick them off as needed.
- Harvest the beans when they are small and tender
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Leafy vegetables
Lettuce
Lettuce is one of the most popular leafy vegetables to grow from leftovers. Lettuce seeds are very small, so they can be difficult to plant evenly. To make it easier, mix the lettuce seeds with some sand before planting. This will help you to spread them more evenly.
Lettuce grows best in cool weather, so it is best to plant the seeds in early spring or late fall. If you live in a warm climate, you can also grow lettuce indoors.
To harvest lettuce, cut the heads off at the base of the plant when they are big enough to eat. You can also harvest individual leaves as needed. Lettuce will continue to grow after you harvest it, so you can get multiple harvests from one plant.
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Arugula
Arugula is another popular leafy vegetable to grow from leftovers. Like lettuce, arugula seeds are very small and can be difficult to plant evenly. Mixing the seeds with sand before planting will help with this issue.
Arugula grows best in cool weather, so it is best to plant the seeds in early spring or late fall. If you live in a warm climate, you can also grow arugula indoors.
To harvest arugula, cut the heads off at the base of the plant when they are big enough to eat. You can also harvest individual leaves as needed. Arugula will continue growing after you harvest it, so you can get multiple harvests from one plant.
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Kale
Kale is another leafy vegetable that is perfect for growing from leftovers. Kale seeds are very small, so they can be difficult to plant evenly. Mixing the kale seeds with sand before planting will help with this issue.
Kale grows best in cool weather, so it is best to plant the seeds in early spring or late fall. If you live in a warm climate, you can also grow kale indoors.
To harvest kale, cut the heads off at the base of the plant when they are big enough to eat. You can also harvest individual leaves as needed. Kale will continue growing after you harvest it, so you can get multiple harvests from one plant.
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Bulb vegetables
garlic
To grow garlic from scraps, first peel the cloves and plant them in well-drained soil, pointed side up. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks. When the leaves start to yellow, stop watering and allow the bulbs to dry out completely before harvest.
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Ginger
Ginger is a bit more difficult to grow from scraps than garlic, but it can be done. Start by soaking ginger root pieces in water for a few days until they sprout. Plant the sprouted ginger in well-drained soil and water regularly. Fertilize every few weeks and harvest when the leaves start to die back.
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Stem vegetables
Asparagus
Asparagus is a stem vegetable that is easy to grow from leftovers. Simply cut off the bottom inch or so of the asparagus stalk and place it in a jar of water. Put the jar in a sunny spot and wait for the asparagus to sprout. Once it has sprouted, you can plant it in your garden.
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Ginger
Ginger is another stem vegetable that is easy to grow from leftovers. Cut off a piece of ginger root that has at least one bud on it. Place the ginger root in a pot of soil, making sure that the bud is pointing up. Water the ginger root regularly and wait for it to sprout. Once it has sprouted, you can harvest the ginger root as needed.
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Flowering vegetables
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a cool weather crop that grows best in full sun. Cauliflower can be started from seed or transplanted from starts. If you are starting from seed, sow the seeds indoors about 6 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant cauliflower to the garden after the last frost date. Cauliflower heads will form in about 60-90 days.
To harvest, cut the entire head of cauliflower from the plant with a sharp knife. Store cauliflower in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks.
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Broccoli
Broccoli is a cool weather crop that grows best in full sun. Broccoli can be started from seed or transplanted from starts. If you are starting broccoli from seed, sow the seeds indoors about 6 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant broccoli to the garden after the last frost date when plants are 4-6 inches tall.
broccoli heads will form in 50-70 days depending on the variety planted. To harvest, cut the entire head of broccoli from the plant with a sharp knife when it is 6-8 inches in diameter. Store broccoli in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks.
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Cabbage
Cabbage is a cool weather crop that grows best in full sun but can tolerate some shade as well . Cabbage can be started from seed or transplanted from starts . If you are starting cabbage from seed , sow seeds indoors 10 -12 weeks before your region ’s average last frost date . Harden off and transplant cabbage plants to your garden 4 weeks before your region’s average last frost date . Space plants 18 – 24 inches apart in rows 30 – 36 inches apart . For earlier harvests , start planting as early as 2 months before your region’s average last frost date and provide protection such as row covers during cold snaps .
Cabbage heads will mature anywhere between 60 – 110 days depending on variety , so make sure to check days to maturity on your packet of seeds or tag if purchasing starts. When harvesting, cut cabbage heads at their base with a sharp knife . Smaller varieties of cabbage may only need 3 -4 leaves per person per day while larger varieties may require 5 -6 leaves per person per day, so plan accordingly when planting. Store harvested cabbage unwashed and loosely wrapped in plastic in your refrigerator where it will keep fresh for 1 – 2 months.
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Seed vegetables
Seed vegetables are a great way to get your veggies from leftovers.
Zucchini
Zucchini is a particularly good choice, as it is easy to grow and doesn’t require much space. You can start zucchini seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, and then transplant them outdoors once the weather warms up. To prep the seeds, simply plant them in moist soil and keep them warm until they germinate. Once they sprout, thin out the seedlings so that each one has enough room to grow.Water zucchini plants regularly, and fertilize them every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Harvest zucchini when they are 6-8 inches long for the best flavor.
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Tomatoes
Tomatoes are another excellent veggie to grow from leftovers. Start by planting tomato seeds indoors in late winter or early spring. Once the seedlings have sprouted, transplant them outdoors into a sunny spot in your garden. Water tomato plants regularly, and fertilize them every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Harvest tomatoes when they are ripe and red. To speed up ripening, you can place tomatoes in a paper bag with an apple or banana – the ethylene gas produced by these fruits will help hasten to ripen.
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Peppers
Peppers are another great option for growing from leftovers. Start pepper seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, and then transplant the seedlings outdoors once the weather warms up. peppers need full sun and well-drained soil to thrive, so make sure to choose a spot in your garden that meets these requirements. Water pepper plants regularly, and fertilize them every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Harvest peppers when they are ripe – typically this will be around 60-90 days after planting for most varieties of peppers.
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Chilli peppers
Chilli peppers are perfect for growing from leftovers! Simply start the seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, and then transplant the seedlings outdoors once the weather warms up. Chilli peppers need full sun and well-drained soil to thrive, Water chili pepper plants regularly,. Fertilize chili pepper plants every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer, Chilies are ready to harvest 60-90 days after planting.
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Thistle vegetables
Artichokes
Artichokes are a delicious and healthy thistle vegetable that you can easily grow from leftovers. To do so, simply cut off the top of the artichoke where the leaves meet, and then plant it in a pot with some soil. Water it regularly, and in a few weeks, you should see new shoots starting to grow.
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Salsify
Salsify is another type of thistle vegetable that can be grown from leftovers. To do so, cut off the top of the salsify root, and then plant it in a pot with some soil. Water it regularly, and in a few weeks, you will see new growth starting to appear.
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Cardoons
Cardoons are another type of thistle vegetable that can be grown from leftovers. To do so, cut off the top of the cardoon root, and then plant it in a pot with some soil. Water it regularly, and in a few weeks, you will see new growth starting to appear.
Conclusion
It is clear that there are many benefits to growing vegetables from leftovers. Not only is it cost-effective and sustainable, but it also allows you to take advantage of the nutritional value of the vegetables. Additionally, growing your own vegetables from leftovers is a great way to get fresh, healthy produce.
There are a few things to keep in mind when growing vegetables from leftovers. First, choose the right leftovers. Second, prep the leftovers properly. Third, plant the leftovers at the right time. By following these tips, you will be sure to have success in growing your own vegetables from leftovers.
So what are you waiting for? Get started today and enjoy the many benefits of growing your own vegetables from leftovers!
