How I Re Grew Store Bought Leeks in a DIY Kratky Hydro Setup
In this video, I’m showing you how I regrew store-bought leeks from kitchen scraps using the DIY Kratky hydroponic method. This simple setup allows you to grow fresh, healthy leeks at home — no soil, no mess, and minimal maintenance.
I’ll walk you through how I took leek roots from my kitchen scraps, set them up in a hydroponic system, and watched them sprout new roots and shoots in no time. It’s a great way to recycle kitchen waste and grow your own food with minimal space or equipment.
🛠️ What You’ll Need:
- 🍶 Bottle with plastic lid (to hold your cup and prevent floating)
- 💧 Hydroponic growing medium (I used aquarium pebbles)
- ✂️ Scissors (for adjustments or cutting)
- 🧃 A small plastic cup (to hold the plant and medium)
- 🚰 Kratky hydroponic system (no pumps needed)
- 💦 Water (to keep leek roots submerged)
🌱 Why Kratky?
The Kratky method is one of the simplest hydroponic systems, requiring no pumps or electricity. It’s low-maintenance and easy to set up, making it ideal for small-space gardening or self-sufficiency projects like this.
If you’re interested in growing your own produce at home, recycling kitchen scraps, or experimenting with low-cost hydroponic systems, this DIY setup is perfect for you.
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About the Author:
Carl Riedel is the founder of Microsteading.org and a passionate small-space grower based in Curaçao. He specializes in grow bag gardening, sustainable methods, and teaching others how to thrive in limited spaces.
