You don’t need a fancy seed catalog to start more plants, because a surprising number of groceries come with a free “starter kit” tucked inside. When you learn which scraps actually sprout, you can turn snack time into planting time and stretch your garden budget way further. The trick is picking foods with viable seeds, handling them the right way, and knowing when a grocery-store seed won’t grow “true” to the fruit you ate. Still, even imperfect results can be a win if your goal is extra greenery, a fun experiment, or fresh produce for pennies. If you’ve ever thrown out a pepper core or scooped seeds into the trash, you’ve probably tossed seeds you can save without realizing it.
