16 Foods You Can Grow At Home

We all want to see on our table only fresh and high-quality products that do not contain chemicals.

We all want to see on our table only fresh and high-quality products that do not contain chemicals. But we cannot be sure about the quality of the products we buy in the store, because we do not know in what conditions they are produced. The best option would be to grow some foods at home, it is not only safe, but also quite entertaining. Today we will talk about 16 foods that you can grow at home.

 

1. Green onion

What could be better than your favorite greens at hand at any time of the year? In order to grow green onions at home, it is enough to cut off the root, which we often throw away, and put it in a jar of water. You will not have to wait long, a couple of weeks - and you will admire the first sprouts.

2. Leek

This variety is an excellent alternative to regular green onions - it is juicy, slightly sweet and with a specific aftertaste. It is grown easily and without special expenses.

3. Fennel

The thick fennel root often disappears in the bin, and in vain. By soaking a whole onion in a jar, you will provide yourself with a delicious spice for a very long time. Fennel grows wonderfully.

 

4. Cymbopogon

This plant, unfortunately, is not well known to everyone. We offer to catch up. Lemongrass makes a great addition to just about anything, especially fish. To grow it at home, first put the cymbopogon root in water, and after about a week, when it sprouts, transplant it into a pot of earth.

5. Celery

To grow celery at home, place a thick stalk in a jar of water, but be sure to root down. Do not forget to change the water, this is very important for this plant. And in the summer, the spine can be planted in the garden.

 

6. Bok choy

This small variety of cabbage is completely unpretentious in the soil and is easily grown in any conditions. Like cymbopogon, the root must first be planted in water, and after a couple of weeks, transplanted into a wide container with earth. Grows almost a month, but it's worth it.

7. Romaine salad

And this salad needs constant heat. It is grown from seedlings in warm rooms and in fertilized soil. If you grow Romaine lettuce at home, do not forget that it should definitely be covered with a cloth and watered. But do not overdo it, this product does not like a lot of moisture.

 

8. Potato

If you don’t have time to hump in the garden in the heat, but there is a desire to eat homemade potatoes, the option of planting this vegetable at home is optimal. Before planting in the ground, cut the potatoes into several pieces and let dry for several days. A prerequisite is the presence of an "eye" on the potato. Plant potatoes in fertilized soil at least 20 cm deep.

9. Ginger

This product is very useful, but unfortunately not always available. Why overpay when you can grow ginger at home? To do this, you will need a ginger root with several live buds, which, when planted in the ground, should look up. The ideal conditions for ginger are a warm, slightly damp place, but without direct sunlight. 

 

10. Onion

Onions are fairly easy to grow at home. All you need is moist soil and a root. Bury the root in the ground and put it in a sunny place, the onion likes it.

11. Garlic

Growing garlic is easy. Just drop a few cloves into the pot (be sure to root up) and leave in a warm place. As soon as the shoots appear, do not forget to cut them. 

 

12. Sweet potato

Planting and growing sweet potatoes is no different from a similar process with regular potatoes in the lead role. Unless it is better to cut its leaves so that they do not take all the vitamins from the root.

13. Thyme

This spice is grown by planting seeds in the ground. Drainage is poured into the pot, then moistened earth is laid, seeds are poured and again a thin layer is soil. The grown sprouts are easy to dry and pour into a jar. There will always be a fragrant seasoning on hand.

 

14. Basil

Everyone's favorite basil is easy to grow. The shoots are placed in water for 2 weeks, and then transplanted into moist soil. The main thing is not to cut off the lower leaves, they are closely connected with the root.

15. Avocado

The avocado seed should first be soaked well in water, making a couple of small holes for impregnation. After a couple of weeks, we bury it in moist fertilized soil, water it as the soil dries. Don't forget to use drainage. 

 

16. Dill

Greens lovers can not do without dill. It is the most unpretentious of herbs and, moreover, grows rapidly. Plant dill seeds in several pots, do not forget to water - and soon your favorite greenery will delight you with its smell and beauty.