How to Grow Food from Scraps: Reduce Waste and Feed the World

Food Scrap Gardening: How To Grow Food from Scraps, Reduce Waste and Feed the World (Gardening Guidebooks Book 8)

by Will Cook

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Food waste is a major problem around the world. According to the United Nations, one-third of all food produced is wasted. This amounts to 1.3 billion tons of food per year.

Food waste has a number of negative consequences. It contributes to climate change, as food that is wasted decomposes and releases methane, a greenhouse gas. Food waste also takes up valuable landfill space and can contaminate water resources.

There are a number of things that can be done to reduce food waste. One simple way is to grow food from scraps. Growing food from scraps is a great way to use up food that would otherwise be thrown away. It is also a fun and rewarding way to grow your own food.

There are many different types of food that can be grown from scraps. Some of the most common include:

• Vegetables: Carrots, celery, green onions, lettuce, tomatoes
• Herbs: Basil, cilantro, mint, parsley
• Fruits: Apples, bananas, berries, citrus fruits

To grow food from scraps, simply follow these steps:

1. Collect your scraps. Save any vegetable or fruit scraps that you would normally throw away.
2. Prepare your scraps. Wash your scraps thoroughly and remove any bruised or damaged parts.
3. Plant your scraps. Plant your scraps in a pot or in the ground. Make sure to plant them in well-drained soil.
4. Water your scraps. Keep your scraps watered regularly. They should be kept moist but not soggy.
5. Fertilize your scraps. Fertilize your scraps every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
6. Harvest your food. Once your scraps have grown, you can harvest them and enjoy them!

Growing food from scraps is a great way to reduce waste and feed the world. It is also a fun and rewarding way to grow your own food. So next time you have some food scraps, don't throw them away. Plant them and grow your own food!

Food Scrap Gardening: How To Grow Food from Scraps, Reduce Waste and Feed the World (Gardening Guidebooks Book 8)

by Will Cook

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1211 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Print length	:	52 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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