You don’t always need seeds to grow food. Many vegetables, herbs, and even fruits can be regrown from scraps—like stems, roots, or leaves. This method is perfect for indoor gardening, saving money, and reducing food waste.

To boost growth naturally, you can also make fertilizer out of vegetable peels at home and feed your scrap plants easily.

Plants You Can Grow Without Seeds

• Green Onions: Regrow from the white bulb in a glass of water or soil.
• Lettuce: Place the base in shallow water and fresh leaves will grow.
• Celery: Use the root base and regrow in water or directly in soil.
• Garlic Sprouts: Use a single clove—pointy side up—to regrow greens.
• Potatoes: Cut sprouting potatoes into chunks and plant in soil.
• Sweet Potatoes: Suspend in water and allow shoots to form for planting.
• Basil & Mint: Use stem cuttings to grow roots in water, then transplant.
• Pineapple: Twist off the crown and root in water, then pot.

Step-by-Step Guide

• Cut off a usable part: root end, stem, or crown
• Place in clean water or moist potting soil
• Keep in a sunny location (indirect light works best)
• Change water every 2–3 days if using jars
• After roots form, transplant into pots if desired

Tools to Make It Easier

Having the right tools simplifies growing from scraps. For a better experience, visit our guide to the best gardening tools—perfect for pruning, watering, and transplanting.

Benefits of Growing Without Seeds

• Reduces food waste and saves money
• Fast and easy for beginners
• Great for small spaces or indoor setups
• Requires no special equipment

Conclusion

With just a kitchen scrap and some water or soil, you can start regrowing your own food—no seeds required. Whether you’re using garlic cloves, lettuce stumps, or herb stems, this method is a simple and rewarding step toward sustainable gardening.