How Do You Grow Onions And Chives From Discarded Roots?
Many people enjoy growing vegetables and herbs in indoor pots. One vegetable that grows well in both indoor and outdoor gardens are chives and green onions. The next time you use a chive or green onion to cook with, don’t throw away the root section. I’ll teach you how to grow onions from the roots. Step 1 The next time you use a green onion, save the white root section instead of throwing it in the trash. You don’t need the entire root section, you only need about 1/2″ to grow onions. Step 2 Fill a shallow open container with plain tap water. You want to completely cover the onion root with water. Do not try to grow onions roots in a sealed container as they will rot. Step 3 Place the container in a sunny location to grow onions. The onion plants don’t need direct sunlight so any room that is fairly well lit will work. Although the more sun they receive the faster they will grow. Step 4 Replace water every few days as it evaporates. As the onions grow, stand them upright by leaning th
