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http://www.buzzfeed.com/arielknutson/vegetables-that-magically-regrow-themselvesCurmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)I knew some of these things were possible, but it never occurred to me to do it with scraps. I am going to have to try this. Well, I'll try Level 1, and probably some Level 2. I want to see this work!
JimDandy
(7,318 posts)Level 1:
Scallions
Garlic sprouts
Romaine lettuce
Cabbage
Basil
Level 2:
Celery
Lemongrass
Onions
Bok Choy
Level 3
Avocado tree from an avocado pit
Sweet potatos
Ginger Root
Pineapples
LiberalEsto
(22,845 posts)I have one sitting in a bowl with garlic bulbs. Took a close look the other day, and saw that it's put out a 5-inch-long shoot. If I bury it on one of the vegetable beds, there's a good chance I will harvest at least half a dozen sweet potatoes in October.
siligut
(12,272 posts)The onions and celery have just sprouted roots, the scallions are growing new green parts
snagglepuss
(12,704 posts)themrssarahhall
(5 posts)With garlic... made my kitchen stink!!
amerikat
(5,000 posts)I have one going now. Just cut the root end and place it in a bowl with some
water. just like celery.
Ino
(3,366 posts)It shot up to a foot tall in about 3 weeks. Then my cat ate it.