Looking to cut gardening costs and still have organic produce in your garden? Traditional planting requires a lot of time and money, so people are always looking for solutions. Luckily for you, we have more than a few tips and tricks that will help you plant your produce with ease and without burning a hole in your pocket.
How to Grow Lavender Easily
Want an endless supply of lavender seeds without buying them? Rub the bottom of a lavender flower to get them out. Put them on a piece of paper overnight to dry, and you can plant them right away. They should be ready in 8-10 weeks.
Plant Cucumbers from Cucumbers
Scoop out the seeds from a cucumber’s flesh and plant them in your garden. It’s a cheap and simple way of producing fresh organic cucumbers.
DIY Ginger
Ginger is one of the healthiest herbs you can plant in your garden. We’d need a longer article to cover some of its top health benefits. Instead of buying ginger and planting it, you can cut off pieces of ginger buds and put them in planting soil. Keep the cheeks facing down. Make sure to water the plants regularly and place them in sunlight. In just a short time, you’ll have a great supply of fresh ginger.
Growing Eggplants Quickly
Here’s a great way to make a big stash of homegrown eggplants:
- Take a mid-sized organic eggplant, cut it at the bottom, then put it in the microwave for a few seconds.
- Peel it and remove the seeds – you’ll need to store them in a small jar
- Pour water into the jar, then strain it to take the seeds out
- Fill an eggshell with some potting mix and sow the seeds
- Transfer them into a pot
- You should have fully grown eggplants in about 12-14 weeks
Potatoes from Potato Tips
Cut a potato in half and fill each one with potting mix. Plant them directly in your garden face down. Cover them up to make them keep more water – this will help keep them fresh when they’re ready to be fried later.
Tomato Slices
Cut a few slices of tomato (about ¼ inch thick), then lay them on top of a container filled with potting mix. Make sure to cover each slice with enough soil and water regularly. It’s the simplest way to grow your own tomatoes at home.
DIY Organic Squash
Cut away the top of an organic squash and scoop out any seeds. Spread them across a pot filled with organic mix, cover with soil, and water nicely. Make sure to plant the squash in a warm spot and they’ll sprout soon enough.
Grow Your Own Capsicums
Collect some capsicum seeds and put them in a bowl, then fill a container with potting mix. Put the seeds in, water nicely, and put the pot in a spot with indirect sunlight. The seeds should sprout in a few weeks.
Lemon in a Cup
When you’re eating or squeezing a lemon, don’t throw the seeds. Instead, put them in a pot of soil and keep them moist. Your new lemon plant should grow in just a few weeks.
Homemade Onion Stash
Plant an onion in soil and keep it watered regularly. In a spot with partial sunlight, the onions should sprout in just a few weeks.
