5 Common Kitchen Plants You Didn’t Know You Can Regrow at Home
Ever chopped off the end of a veggie and tossed it without a second thought? You’re not alone — but you might be throwing away more than just scraps. What if that celery base, onion root, or garlic clove could actually grow into a fresh, usable plant again? The truth is, you don’t need a garden or even a balcony to grow vegetables at home. In fact, your kitchen scraps are hiding in plain sight — just waiting to sprout. Here are five overlooked but surprisingly easy kitchen plants you can regrow right on your windowsill. 1. Green Onions – Regrow from Kitchen Scraps Forgot to buy scallions again? You might already have what you need in your fridge. If you cook with green onions (also called scallions), you may be tossing out one of the easiest plants to regrow indoors. After using the green tops, save the white root ends. How to regrow green onions: Place the root ends in a glass of water with the roots submerged. Keep the glass near a window for natural sunlight. C...