Think twice before tossing those kitchen scraps! Some fruits and vegetables can regrow into fresh produce with just a bit of water, soil, and sunlight. It’s an easy, eco-friendly way to reduce food waste and save money.
From green onions to pineapple tops, these clever kitchen castoffs can become your next harvest. Here are 9 fruits and veggies you can grow right from scraps.
Green Onions
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One of the easiest to regrow—just place the white root ends in a glass of water. In a few days, you’ll see new green shoots that you can snip and use again.
Romaine Lettuce
Save the base of your romaine and place it in water. In about a week, new leaves will start to sprout. Transfer to soil for even bigger growth.
Celery
Like romaine, celery bases can regrow in a shallow dish of water. New stalks and leaves will appear from the center in just a few days.
Carrot Tops
While carrots themselves won’t regrow, the leafy greens on top can. Place the tops in water and use the greens in pesto, salads, or as a garnish.
Garlic
Single cloves can sprout new shoots when planted in soil. With patience, they’ll grow into full bulbs you can harvest later.
Potatoes
Got sprouted potatoes? Cut them into chunks with at least one “eye” each, let them dry, then plant them in soil for a full potato plant.
Pineapple
Twist off the top of a pineapple, let it dry for a day or two, then plant it in soil. With time and sunlight, you’ll grow a new pineapple plant—though it takes patience!
Leeks
Just like green onions, the base of a leek will regrow in water. Change the water every few days and you’ll have new growth in a week or so.
Ginger
Plant a piece of fresh ginger root with visible buds in a pot. It will slowly sprout into a new ginger plant that thrives indoors with warmth and indirect light.
Growing fruits and veggies from scraps is a fun and rewarding way to recycle your food waste. With just a little care, you can turn your leftovers into living, growing plants—and even more food.
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