As tiny sprouts of our springtime flowers emerge for another chance at life, we were reminded to look at our kitchen scraps with the same attitude of renewal. Many fruit and vegetable scraps that are deemed inedible or compost-worthy can be directly re-grown into food that is edible, tasty, and nutritious. And the cycle of growing new food from scraps can be repeated over and over again – - allowing you to produce an unending supply of fruits and vegetables from food scraps that you ordinarily might have composted or thrown away.
What are the Benefits of Re-Growing Fruit and Vegetable Scraps?
There are dozens of reasons why re-growing food scraps is beneficial to both you and the environment. For example, regenerating fruit and vegetable scraps means less landfill waste, it supplements your food budget, and it also allows you to grow organic food that you know is healthy and nutritious. Additionally, spawning nourishing food from scraps is one of the most environmentally friendly methods of recycling and an excellent teaching activity to share with your kids.
What Will Grow?
There are dozens of fruits and vegetables that can be re-grown. Following is a list of some of the easiest:
- Avocado
- Beets
- Bok Choy
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Celery
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green Onions
- Herbs
- Leeks
- Lemon Grass
- Mushrooms
- Pineapple
- Potatoes
- Romaine Lettuce
- Rutabagas
- Scallions
- Turnips
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