Some grow food, others make pretty houseplants.
Its relatively easy, and gives you the satisfaction of growing your own food.
There are some vegetable cuttings that you might grow into food, and others that grow into pretty houseplants.
First things first, be sure to use clean tools and equipment, including knives, and cutting boards.
Wash your hands, save those leftover cuttings, and get to planting.
How to grow plants from food scraps that you could eat
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After a few days, roots will form on the bottom of the stump.
Shortly after, new leaves will form at the top of the stump which can be cut and eaten.
It is important to change out the water every couple of days, says Kirschenbaum.
Refill the jar of water as necessary.
Within a couple of weeks, Kirschenbaum says roots will start to form along the stem.
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Scallions
Have you ever noticed the white little spikes that come out of the bottom of a scallion?
Switch out water every couple of days.
How to grow houseplants from food scraps
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Take the pit of the avocado (which is actually a seed) and wash it with water.
Refill the water as necessary and within three to four weeks, he says a seedling should emerge.
Place in a brightly lit area and water regularly.
Pineapple
Kirschenbaum says pineapples are also great for growing a nice houseplant, or patio plant in warmer months.
Start by grabbing the leafy crown and twisting so that it separates from the fruit.
Remove several bottom leaves and let them dry in a warm, sunny spot for two days.
It will take over a month for the roots to get established, says Kirschenbaum.
Water as needed, allowing the soil to slightly dry out in between waterings.
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