{"id":599282,"date":"2024-11-07T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/?p=599282"},"modified":"2024-11-26T11:27:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T16:27:43","slug":"grow-your-own-greens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/creative-corner\/grow-your-own-greens\/","title":{"rendered":"Grow Your Own Greens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"ActivityTitle\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-bold-2'!important;\">Grow Your Own Greens<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile CreativeCorner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column CreativeCornerImageColumn is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image creativeCornerImage\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grow-Your-Own-Greens_TitleCard-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-590390\" width=\"NaN\" height=\"650\"><\/figure><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column CreativeCornerText is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:inline; margin-right:2%;\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/ClockIcon-2.png\" height=\"7%\" width=\"7%\"><span class=\"ActivityMetaBold\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-bold-2'!important;margin-right:2%;\">Time:<\/span><span class=\"ActivityMetaThin\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-Regular-2'!important;\">Time: 30 minutes to start, then 10-14 days to wait!<\/span><span style=\"display:block;\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:inline; margin-right:2%;\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/DifficultyIcon-Easy.png\" height=\"7%\" width=\"7%\"><span class=\"ActivityMetaBold\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-bold-2'!important;margin-right:2%;\">Difficulty:<\/span><span class=\"ActivityMetaThin\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-Regular-2'!important;\">Easy<\/span><span style=\"display:block;\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"ActivitySpace\"> &nbsp;<\/span><p class=\"ActivityBody\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-Regular-2'!important;\">Growing greens from scraps is a great way to practice regenerative farming, right in your own home!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper wpb_text_column td_block_wrap td_block_wrap vc_column_text tdi_1  tagdiv-type td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_1\" >\n<style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_1,\r\n                .tdi_1 p{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_1 h2{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_1 h3{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;font-weight:800 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_1 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_1 h1,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h2,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h3,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h4,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h5,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        color: #114059;\r\n\t\t        }\n<\/style><div class=\"td-block-title-wrap\"><\/div><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Here&#8217;s what you need:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\" class=\"has-text-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>A lettuce core (any kind) cut 5-7 cm from the bottom, or a few 10-15 cm herb stems (basil, mint, and oregano work best) with lower leaves, buds, and flowers removed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lettuce:<\/strong> a shallow bowl or container and four toothpicks<br><strong>Herbs:<\/strong> A clean glass or jar for each stem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sunny spot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A grownup\u2019s help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper wpb_text_column td_block_wrap td_block_wrap vc_column_text tdi_2  tagdiv-type td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_2\" >\n<style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 p{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_2 h2{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_2 h3{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;font-weight:800 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_2 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_2 h1,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h2,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h3,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h4,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h5,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        color: #114059;\r\n\t\t        }\n<\/style><div class=\"td-block-title-wrap\"><\/div><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how you make it:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>Step 1:&nbsp;Set your plant into a container that will help them grow!<br><\/strong><br><strong>Lettuce:<\/strong> Place the core in a container and insert toothpicks on four sides to hold it in place.<br><strong>Herbs:<\/strong>&nbsp; Place each stem in a glass or jar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grow-Your-Own-Greens_Step-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604057\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>Step 2:&nbsp;Fill your container with water.<br><\/strong><br><strong>Lettuce:<\/strong> Add just enough water to the container to cover the bottom third of the lettuce. <br><br><strong>Herbs:<\/strong> Fill each glass or jar with water \u2014&nbsp;just don\u2019t submerge the leaves!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grow-Your-Own-Greens_Step-2-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604058\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>Step 3:&nbsp;Find a sunny spot! <br><\/strong><br><strong>Lettuce and Herbs:<\/strong> Place in a sunny spot, like a ledge or windowsill. Check each day and add more water to replace any water that has evaporated. Replace the water completely every few days.<br><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grow-Your-Own-Greens_Step-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604067\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>Step 4: Watch your plant grow!<br>Lettuce<\/strong>: Within a few days, new leaves will sprout from the center of the lettuce core. In 10-12 days, the lettuce should be tall enough to use. When your lettuce is ready, add it to a salad or sandwich!<br><br><strong>Herbs<\/strong>: Wait for the roots to grow \u2014 this can take a couple of days to a couple of weeks. Once you see roots, just snip off leaves as you need them!<a href=\"Lettuce: Within a few days, new leaves will sprout from the center of the lettuce core. In 10-12 days, the lettuce should be tall enough to use. When your lettuce is ready, add it to a salad or sandwich!\"><br><\/a><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grow-Your-Own-Greens_Step-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604066\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7ec0ccb7062620adf71439694feff094\" style=\"color:#114059\"><strong><em><strong><em>Don\u2019t forget to check on the spot, but be patient \u2013 remember that a plant takes days to germinate<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper wpb_text_column td_block_wrap td_block_wrap vc_column_text tdi_3  tagdiv-type td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_3\" >\n<style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_3,\r\n                .tdi_3 p{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_3 h2{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_3 h3{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;font-weight:800 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_3 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_3 h1,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h2,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h3,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h4,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h5,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        color: #114059;\r\n\t\t        }\n<\/style><div class=\"td-block-title-wrap\"><\/div><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Want to keep things growing?<br \/>Once you use all your fresh lettuce, you can regrow it again using the same instructions. And of course, your herbs will keep growing as long as you keep the roots in fresh water. Even better? Plant your lettuce and herbs indoors in flower pots filled with potting soil. That way, they can get some nutrients, which makes them more nutritious to eat!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grow Your Own Greens Time:Time: 30 minutes to start, then 10-14 days to wait! Difficulty:Easy &nbsp; Growing greens from scraps is a great way to practice regenerative farming, right in your own home! 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