Grow your own

Grow your own

Did you know you can regrow fruit and veg from your kitchen scraps? Here’s just a few you can regrow. Why not try your hand at growing your own and pinch some pennies...

CARROT

You can regrow your carrot top to add to soups, saute or even turn into a tasty pesto. Leave the top of the carrot in a plate or bowl of water and in decent sunlight.

ONION

One of the easiest veggies to regrow – cut the root end of your onion, place it in a sunny location in your garden and cover with top soil. Keep the soil moist by watering as needed.

LEEK

Cut your root and leave about two inches of leek from the bottom – place in a bowl of water.

CELERY

Cut your celery and leave an inch or two on the base. Leave it in a bowl of water and in decent sunlight. When new leaves begin to sprout, wait a week and then transfer it into a pot with soil.

POTATO

Pick a spud that has formed good eyes and cut into a 2-3 inch piece and allow cut area to dry for a few days. Mix some compost into your soil and plant your newly cut bit of spud about 8-inches deep with the eyes facing upwards.

BASIL, MINT AND CORIANDER

A lot of herbs can be regrown by leaving around 2-3 inches of the stem. Place the stems upright in water and when roots begin to sprout transfer into soil.