You may feel surprised to know that there are several Fruits You Can Grow from Seeds and Leftovers from Kitchen easily! It can be fun to cultivate them while you enjoy the delicious taste of the homegrown harvest.
Here’s the list of free seeds that you have in your pantry
Fruits You Can Grow from Seeds and Leftovers from Kitchen
1. Avocado
Grow avocado from the pits after enjoying them to have a constant supply. Rinse the seed, remove extra flesh, prick toothpicks, and place them on the edge of a water-filled bowl. As simple as that!
Check out our article on growing avocado here
2. Cherry
You can easily grow cherry trees from the fruits you get from the grocery stores. Do not forget to wash and dry the seeds before wrapping them in a cotton cloth for 2-4 days and sowing them in containers.
Get all the jamaica cherry care information here
3. Lemon
Who does not enjoy lemons on a hot summer day? When you have a few lemons in the refrigerator, keep the seeds to grow more in a garden or pot.
Simply scoop the seeds out, dry them for a day, and plant them in a pot filled with a well-draining growing medium. You can watch a detailed video here.
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4. Apple
Although the process of growing apples from seeds can be a bit challenging, it is a very rewarding experience. The plant will take its own sweet time to fruit, and you will have to be patient and caring!
Learn about growing apple trees in pots here
5. Peach
Whenever you eat peaches next, do not discard the free seeds that come with the fruits. Wipe the seeds to get rid of the flesh, dry them for 1 day, and then plant them in a pot. You may have to wait a few years before the tree starts yielding fruits.
6. Papaya
Papayas are very easy to grow from seeds. All you have to do is take the fruit from the pantry, scoop the seeds out and plant them in well-draining soil. If you have a sunny balcony, you can also grow it there in a big container!
7. Pineapple
Even if you do not live in the tropics, you can still grow your pineapple at home. Cut off the top and place it above a water-filled bowl using toothpicks. Do not forget to refresh the water daily and see roots growing in 5-7 days.
Learn a mind-blowing hack of growing pineapples here
8. Plums
You can regrow plums from the seeds after enjoying it. The only factor is to get rid of the flesh and dry the seed completely before sowing it. Plum trees may take 3-6 years to start bearing fruits, but the wait will be worth it.
9. Watermelon
The next time you enjoy this sweet and watery fruit, save the seeds from growing them in the garden. Sow 4-5 seeds per pot to increase the success of the germination rate. Do pick a spot that gets plenty of sunlight and water the plant well.
Learn about growing watermelon in pots here
10. Tangerines
Like lemons, these are really easy to grow from seeds. Just be careful while handling the seeds, as they are tiny. All you need is a well-draining medium and a sunny location. You will soon have homegrown fruits!
11. Mangoes
Another tropical fruit that is a favorite around the world! Once you are done enjoying the mango flesh, save the pit and wash it well. Now, dry it in indirect light for a day or two. Plant it directly in the garden or pot, based on your preference.
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12. Kiwi
The next time you get a kiwi fruit, save one in the refrigerator and then use its seeds to grow a new plant. Sow them in seed starting mix, water well, and locate the pot where it gets bright and indirect light all day.
Note: The seeds are very tiny, almost microscopic. Make sure you handle them carefully.
Learn how to grow kiwi in pots here
13. Pear
You can save the seeds and place them in a ziplock pouch with moist peat moss for 3-4 weeks. Once they germinate, plant them in a pot or directly in the garden. Make sure they get plenty of indirect light.
14. Honey Dew Melon
Honeydew melons usually take 60-100 days to mature from seeds. Save the seeds and plant them in pots. Water well and ensure they get 3-4 hours of sunlight daily. You will soon be able to relish them fresh from your garden!
15. Sour Sop Or Sugar Apples
You can easily grow this healthy tropical fruit if you have a few seeds saved up. It is one of the healthiest fruits that offers several medical benefits. You can grow them easily from seeds if you live in a warmer zone.
Learn about growing sugar apples here
16. Passion Fruit
For growing passion fruit, all you have to do is to scoop the seeds out, dry them for 1-2 days, and then plant them in a well-draining growing medium.
As it is a vine, ensure you provide support using a trellis, bamboo, or plastic pole.
17. Oranges
Oranges are one of the easiest to grow fruits. Just scoop out the seeds, dry them up for a day and then sow in a well-draining growing medium. Water well, and ensure it gets plenty of bright and indirect light all day.
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18. Tamarind
This tropical fruit is really easy to grow. Just take out the seeds, wash them with water to take away the access pulp, and dry them at room temperature for 1-2 days. Once done, plant in a pot filled with a well-draining mix.
Here’s all you need to know about growing Tamarind in pots
19. Strawberries
Growing strawberries from both seeds and scraps can be a rewarding experience. As its seeds are quite small, you can slice them with a bit of fruit flesh and plant them in the pot. For more details, watch the video here.
You also have an option to pick the strawberry seeds using a toothpick as they are outside the fruits. Be careful as they are really tiny. Collect them on paper and sow them in a pot filled with seed starter mix.
Learn some clever strawberry growing hacks here
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