I was working in an office, my fingers were tapping on my keyboard, when a message came from my phone. It's a family group. It stands to reason that I should be engrossed in working hours, but whoever asked my wife to send messages in the group again, her quirky ideas always surprise people. So, I clicked on the message.
"Family, don't throw away the sprouted potatoes, you can raise people!" My heart was so tight that I almost dropped my phone on the floor. Is she kidding? As we all know, sprouted potatoes contain toxins and cannot be eaten. How can my wife say such things in the group? What if my relatives take it seriously and something happens to them?
I was about to call my wife to inquire when I suddenly saw her send a picture again. It is a green plant with wide, emerald green leaves and small lilac flowers on the top, which is too beautiful to take your eyes off. The wife followed behind and explained that this was what she called sprouted potatoes, and she did not let everyone eat them, but used them to grow flowers in water.
"This is a sprouted potato, raised with water, how beautiful!" she said with pride. Seeing this, I realized that what my wife said about "raising people" refers to raising flowers to cultivate sentiment, not letting everyone eat sprouted potatoes. I breathed a sigh of relief and at the same time was amazed that an ordinary potato could turn into such a beautiful plant.
The wife then sent a long list of tutorials detailing the steps of growing potatoes in water. You just need to find a container, fill it with tap water, put the sprouted potato sprouts point up in it, and place it in a well-lit place. After a few days, the buds will slowly grow taller, the leaves will stretch out, and soon after, they may bloom. The whole process is simple and cost-effective, just change the water every day, no extra care.
I followed her tutorial and started trying it and really saw miraculous changes. Ordinary sprouted potatoes have green leaves in the sun, and a few weeks later they have purple flowers. I began to find that this process of cultivating flowers in water brought a lot of joy to life.
My wife is right, don't lose the sprouted potatoes, it brings not only beautiful flowers, but also a sense of ritual and novelty in life. Whenever I see a flower blooming, I feel a joyful emotion welling up in my heart, as if it were the simplest satisfaction in life. Especially when I come home after a busy day and see the potato plant, I feel relaxed.
Sometimes, I can't help but sigh at the wonder of life. Sprouted potatoes, which may have been discarded, have become a beautiful sight in the home through simple hydroponics. The stretch of every new leaf and the bloom of every small flower made me realize that life is full of surprises, as long as we use our hearts to discover.
Over time, this potato plant has become a part of my life. It's a corner of the city where I'm looking for peace, and a little comfort I find in my busy life. Through this plant, I have learned patience and also learned to cherish every beautiful moment in life.
So, if you also have sprouted potatoes at home, don't rush to throw them away. Not only can you save a lot of money on green plants, but you can also bring unexpected surprises. You may find that raising flowers is not only for beautifying the environment, but also for a positive attitude towards life. It makes me love the world more and look forward to every day. Every time I look at that green plant, I feel a strong vitality that inspires me and reminds me of the beauty of life.