By: Whitney Cornelison | Simplifying Family
GROW YOUR OWN SALAD
Grow vegetables from scraps made easy. Simply use the scraps from your store-bought vegetables. Add water, then dirt, and you’re good to go.
Some of my favorites to regrow are romaine lettuce, celery, and scallions. You could also do this for cilantro, bok choy, and many others!
GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES
Luckily, this project only requires a few materials. Here’s what you’ll need: – Potting bin(s) – Potting soil – Store-bought veggies or herbs
CUT OFF THE END OF YOUR VEGGIE
The bottom part of your vegetable is what’s going to get re-planted, so chop it off a few inches from the bottom in preparation for step three.
DECIDE IF YOU WILL USE WATER OR SOIL
Some veggies and herbs do best if they start out in the water (basil is one example), while some will only sprout again in soil.
Although some veggies will do fine in just water, most of them will do better in the long run if they are eventually transferred to soil.
IF YOU GROW IN WATER, TRANSFER TO SOIL AFTER A FEW DAYS
WATER AND TRIM BACK FREQUENTLY
Be intentional about watering them often and trimming them back if they get too tall and place near a window.
Make a small salad with your lettuce, sprinkle a few scallions on your potato soup, or cut up some celery sticks as part of a healthy afternoon snack.
EAT AND ENJOY!
Shift your “I’ll keep this for later” mindset to “It’s okay to release this” without feeling guilty for protecting your peace.