Carrot tops are super easy for young gardeners! They’re great as indoor houseplants by a sunny window or in an outdoor container garden because of their pretty fern like leaves. Soon lovely white flowers will bloom. You don’t need fancy tools to grow carrot tops from carrots and you’ll see results in just a few days perfect for keeping kids excited about gardening
How to Grow Carrots from Carrot Tops
First a quick note. We’re talking about growing the green part of the carrot, not the orange veggie we eat. The orange part won’t grow back once it’s taken off. Make sure to tell your kids this so they know what to expect.
1. Water Method
1. Take a carrot from the store and cut off the top keeping about an inch of the root.
2. Stick toothpicks into each side of the carrot stump and balance it on the rim of a small glass filled with water.
3. Make sure the water touches the bottom edge of the carrot stump.
4. Place the glass in a light window (not directly in the sun).
5. Keeps adding water to maintain the level touching the edge and soon you’ll see roots sprouting. Congratulations you’re growing carrots in a glass
2. Pie Plate Method
1. Get a glass or ceramic pie plate and fill it with a layer of marbles.
2. Place one-inch carrot stubs on top of the marbles. You’re still growing carrots in water, but the water level is now determined by the tops of the marbles, making it easier for kids to understand.
3. With this method, you can sprout six or seven carrot stumps at once.
4. When you plant them together in a single pot they’ll create a spectacular display of growing carrots. It’s a fun and visually appealing way to grow your own carrots
3. Newspaper Method
1. Take any type of plate and lay several layers of newspaper on the bottom.
2. Soak the newspaper well ensuring there’s no standing water.
3. Place the pieces of carrot tops on the wet newspaper.
4. Keep the newspaper consistently wet and in a few days you’ll notice the roots spreading.
5. Once the new plants have developed strong roots your kids can plant them in soil.
6. The new plants should start growing quickly and with a bit of luck your little gardeners will be delighted with their success. Happy growing.
