Kratky Vegetables

Grow vegetables with just water

You can grow some vegetables in a Kratky garden. The plant sits above water, and its roots drink the water as they grow. There is no pump and no electricity.

Good vegetables to try first

• Lettuce, which has leafy growth
• Herbs, such as basil

Leafy plants are usually easier than plants that make fruit.

Before you start

Follow Make a Kratky Garden for the six steps. Then pick your plant from Plants to Grow.

Grown-up step: Choose vegetables with a grown-up, and check how much light and space each one needs.