Starting Plants from Store Produce

[debodun]

Have you every tried to do this. I have with varying results. Tomatoes are easy, Citrus has about a 25% germination rate. Avocados are tough. I did start one back in 1995 an it got to be quite large. I kept it at work since there was a sunny courtyard window there, but sadly, had to leave it when I retired. It was too large to get in my car. People promised they would look after it, but you know how that goes. I always wondered about it.

I started this apple last winter:

 

[Myquest55]

I have done the avocado thing a few times but they never lasted and I wasn't in a place, where I could plant them outside. The citrus seeds have always looked like fun but I've not tried them either. Apple seeds are not always viable - they rarely are true to strain since they cross pollinate. Grafting is a better way - if you truly want apple trees in your yard.

Has anyone tried spring onions/scallions? I grew them from seed, when we lived in TN, and they always overwintered well but haven't had much luck, here in Maine. Maybe they need to be in a pot - protected inside for year-round use.?

 

[katlupe]

Oh yes, many times. This year I started some carrot greens for Rabbit from the greens on carrots from the store.

I have started onions and romaine lettuce the most but many other also.

 

[DebraMae]

I accidently found out basil will root. I haven't tried planting it but it will keep a long time in water after it roots.

 

[Paco Dennis]

We planted many of our vegetables started with with seeds, and many from other vegetable parts. We bought quite a few plants that were already started like tomato, and pepper plants. We used a Missouri guide to stating the seeds indoors under lights and then transferred them when time.

 

[Blessed]

I had been reading how you can take green onions and put them in a glass of water and they will regrow. I decided to try it. I had made a dip using the tops and a little of the white. When I was done I put them in a glass as instructed. Guess what it works, they are regrowing the green tops at a very fast rate. I change the water everyday.

The next thing I am going to try is planting the bottom of a head of celery. Two things I like to have around for cooking but don't use up all the time. If I can keep them going it is one less thing I have to buy and will only have on hand.

 

[Remy]

I put some strawberry tops in my succulent pots for nutrients and I'm not sure but I think I have some strawberries plants that grew. Clearly there were some seeds in those tops.

 

[JaniceM]

I have done the avocado thing a few times but they never lasted and I wasn't in a place, where I could plant them outside. The citrus seeds have always looked like fun but I've not tried them either. Apple seeds are not always viable - they rarely are true to strain since they cross pollinate. Grafting is a better way - if you truly want apple trees in your yard.

Has anyone tried spring onions/scallions? I grew them from seed, when we lived in TN, and they always overwintered well but haven't had much luck, here in Maine. Maybe they need to be in a pot - protected inside for year-round use.?

When I was a kid in NY, my father usually had scallions in his garden.

 

[Kaila]

Sweet potato varieties, have some lovely vines and leaves!

Started by suspending the cut off top, partially in a container of water.