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Growing herbs, vegetables, and other food plants at home

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• Growing Cilantro Indoors: Why It Bolts and How to Delay It

  Cilantro is fast, flavorful, and quick to bolt. Here is how to grow it indoors and get more harvests before it goes to seed.

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• How to Grow Bok Choy Indoors from Kitchen Scraps

  Learn how to regrow bok choy indoors from kitchen scraps with this easy step-by-step guide. Enjoy fresh greens while reducing food waste!

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• Growing Ginger at Home from a Grocery Store Rhizome

  That knobby ginger root in your fridge can become a thriving plant. Here is everything you need to know about growing fresh ginger indoors or in containers.

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• How to Grow Kale Indoors: Your Winter Superfood Guide

  Discover how to grow kale indoors all year long with our comprehensive guide. Enjoy fresh, nutritious greens even in winter!

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• How to Grow Lavender in Containers: Beginner Guide

  Discover how to grow lavender in containers with this beginner guide. Learn essential tips for thriving plants and avoiding common pitfalls.

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• Grow Microgreens on a Windowsill: Fresh Greens in 10 Days

  Microgreens are the fastest win in home gardening. No yard needed. Here is a simple setup for a sunny window and a realistic routine you will actually keep.

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• How to Grow Rosemary Indoors: Complete Guide

  Discover how to grow rosemary indoors with this complete guide. Learn about light, watering, soil, and troubleshooting for thriving rosemary.

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• Growing Chinese Celery: The Aromatic Green Your Stir-Fry Has Been Missing

  Chinese celery is thinner, more flavorful, and way easier to grow than its Western cousin. Here is how to grow qin cai at home - from seed to harvest - and why every home cook should try it.

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• Growing Chinese Eggplant at Home: Slim, Sweet, and Way Better Than Store-Bought

  Chinese eggplant is tender, sweet, and almost never bitter - and it is surprisingly easy to grow at home. Here is everything you need to know from seed to stir-fry.

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• Growing Chinese Long Beans: The Vegetable That Made Me Feel Like a Real Gardener

  A practical guide to growing yard-long beans at home - the dramatic, prolific, and delicious staple of Chinese stir-fries that thrives in summer heat.

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• Growing Chinese Hot Peppers at Home: From Seed to Stir-Fry

  Learn how to grow Chinese hot peppers like chao tian jiao (facing heaven peppers) at home in containers or garden beds. A practical guide for spice lovers and home cooks who want fresh chilies for authentic Chinese cooking.

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• Growing Choy Sum at Home: The Sweetest Chinese Green You Are Not Growing Yet

  Choy sum is the tender, flowering Chinese green that makes every stir-fry better. Here is how to grow yu choy at home in containers or garden beds - it is faster and easier than you think.

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• Growing Chrysanthemum Greens (Tong Ho): The Hotpot Hero You Can Grow at Home

  Chrysanthemum greens are a staple in Asian hotpot and stir-fries. Here is how to grow tong ho at home from seed - it is easier than you think and ready to harvest in under two months.

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• Growing a Curry Leaf Plant at Home: Fresh Leaves Whenever You Need Them

  The curry leaf plant brings authentic South and Southeast Asian flavor to your kitchen. Here is how to grow Murraya koenigii indoors or outdoors, even in cold climates.

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• Growing Daikon Radish at Home: Big Roots, Big Flavor

  Daikon radish is a staple in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean kitchens - and surprisingly easy to grow in your own backyard or containers.

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• Growing Dragon Fruit at Home: A Climbing Cactus Worth the Wait

  Dragon fruit looks exotic but it is surprisingly easy to grow in a container. Here is everything you need to know to grow this climbing cactus at home - even in a small apartment.

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• Growing Edamame at Home: Fresh Soybeans Straight From Your Garden

  Edamame is easier to grow than you think - and infinitely better than the frozen bags from the store. Here is how to grow your own from seed to snack.

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• Growing Gai Lan at Home: The Chinese Broccoli Your Stir-Fry Needs

  Gai lan is the crisp, slightly bitter green that makes takeout taste like takeout. Here is how to grow Chinese broccoli at home in containers or garden beds.

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• Growing Galangal at Home: The Ginger Cousin Your Kitchen Is Missing

  Learn how to grow galangal (Alpinia galanga) in containers at home - the aromatic rhizome behind Thai curries and Southeast Asian soups, and a surprisingly rewarding houseplant for any kitchen gardener.

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• Growing Garlic Chives: Your Own Endless Supply of Jiu Cai

  Grow Chinese garlic chives at home for dumplings, stir-fries, and pancakes - low maintenance and nearly indestructible.

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• Growing Green Onions: The Plant That Never Dies

  Regrow scallions from kitchen scraps in water or soil - endless supply with zero effort.

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• Growing Jujube Trees at Home: Your Guide to Chinese Dates

  Learn how to grow jujube trees (Chinese dates) at home - even in containers. This sweet, resilient fruit tree connects you to centuries of Asian tradition while thriving with minimal fuss.

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• Growing Lemongrass at Home: A Grocery Store Stalk Is All You Need

  Turn a few stalks of lemongrass from the Asian grocery store into a thriving, fragrant plant that keeps your kitchen stocked with fresh citrusy flavor year-round.

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• Growing Luffa at Home: The Vegetable That Doubles as a Sponge

  Luffa (si gua) is a staple in Chinese kitchens - tender, mild, and delicious stir-fried with garlic. Here is how to grow this dual-purpose gourd at home, whether you want to eat it young or let it mature into a natural sponge.

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• Growing Mint at Home: The Herb That Refuses to Quit

  Mint is the easiest herb you will ever grow - maybe too easy. Here is how to grow it, contain it, and actually use all of it.

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• Growing Mung Bean Sprouts at Home: Crunchy, Fresh, and Ridiculously Easy

  Skip the grocery store bag and grow your own mung bean sprouts in 3-4 days with nothing but a jar, water, and a dark cabinet.

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• Growing Mustard Greens (Gai Choy): The Spicy Green Every Asian Kitchen Needs

  Chinese mustard greens are fast-growing, cold-hardy, and perfect for stir-fries, soups, and homemade pickles. Here is how to grow gai choy at home from seed to harvest.

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• Growing Napa Cabbage at Home: The Dumpling Wrapper That Grows Itself

  Napa cabbage is one of the most versatile vegetables in Asian cooking - and one of the easiest cool-season crops to grow at home. Here is everything you need to know to grow big, crispy heads in your garden or containers.

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• Growing Opo Squash (Bottle Gourd) at Home - A Backyard Staple

  Learn how to grow opo squash (hu lu gua) at home with this practical guide covering planting, trellising, watering, and harvesting this versatile Asian vegetable.

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• Growing Pandan at Home: The Asian Vanilla Your Kitchen is Missing

  Pandan leaf is the secret ingredient in sticky rice, coconut desserts, and fragrant curries across Southeast Asia. Here is how to grow your own indoors in any climate.

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• Growing Pea Shoots at Home: The Easiest Chinese Vegetable You Can Grow

  Pea shoots (dou miao) are a restaurant favorite you can grow on your windowsill in under two weeks - no garden required.

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• Growing Shiso at Home: The Herb My Grandma Called Zisu

  Shiso is one of the most underrated herbs in Asian cooking - and surprisingly easy to grow in a pot on your windowsill.

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• Growing Snow Peas at Home - Crisp, Sweet, and Ridiculously Easy

  Snow peas are one of the fastest, most rewarding vegetables you can grow at home. Here is everything you need to know to go from seed to stir-fry in about 60 days.

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• Growing Sweet Potato Greens: The Easiest Asian Vegetable You Are Not Growing Yet

  Sweet potato leaves are a staple in Chinese and Southeast Asian kitchens, and you can grow an endless supply from a single grocery store sweet potato. Here is how to get started.

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• Growing Taro at Home: The Plant Your Grandma Grew (And You Should Too)

  Learn how to grow taro in containers at home - from grocery store corms to harvest. A rewarding Asian staple that doubles as a gorgeous ornamental plant.

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• Growing Tatsoi: The Underrated Asian Green Your Garden Needs

  Tatsoi is one of the easiest and most nutritious Asian greens you can grow at home. Here is everything you need to know to plant, grow, and harvest this cool-season superstar.

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• Growing Turmeric at Home: Golden Roots From Your Own Kitchen

  Fresh turmeric is a world apart from the powdered stuff. Here is how to grow it in containers - even if you have never grown a rhizome before.

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• Growing Thai Basil: A Taste of Home

  Fresh Thai basil for pho, pad krapow, and curries - easier to grow than you think.

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• Growing Watercress at Home: The Peppery Green Your Soups Have Been Missing

  Watercress is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables on the planet and a staple in Chinese soups. Here is how to grow it at home in containers - no stream required.

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• Growing Water Chestnuts at Home: Fresh Ma Ti Is Nothing Like the Can

  Fresh water chestnuts (ma ti) are crisp, sweet, and taste nothing like the canned version. Here is how to grow them at home in a bucket or container - and why this unusual crop is worth every bit of effort.

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• Growing Water Spinach (Ong Choy): The Wok-Ready Green That Grows Itself

  Water spinach is one of the most popular greens in Asian cooking - fast-growing, heat-loving, and perfect for stir-fry. Here is how to grow ong choy at home in containers.

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• Growing Winter Melon (Dong Gua): The Summer Soup Essential

  Winter melon is one of the most underrated vegetables you can grow at home. Here is everything you need to know about growing dong gua for soups, stir-fries, and cooling summer dishes.

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• Growing Yuzu at Home: The Cold-Hardy Citrus Your Kitchen Deserves

  Yuzu is the aromatic Japanese citrus behind ponzu sauce and yuzu kosho - and you can grow it at home, even in colder climates. Here is everything you need to know to get started.

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• Starting an Indoor Herb Garden That Actually Works

  Fresh herbs in your kitchen year-round. Here is how to grow them indoors without wasting money on plants that die in two weeks.

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