Here is an easy method for growing spring onions (also known as scallions, salad onions, or). For fantastic results, with lush green leaves thriving in their container garden.
The process to follow is quite simple. First, save the roots from your next batch of store-bought spring onions, then replant them.
methods for growing green onions
- Cut off the roots of the spring onions, leaving about 3 cm of root end.
- Plant the root ends back into soil, ensuring the white portion remains slightly above the surface (whether in the ground or in a container).
- Wait a few days, and you’ll see new shoots begin to grow.
- After a few weeks, you can harvest fresh spring onion tips!
a replanting root for resprout
One of the best aspects of growing your own vegetables is observing their growth at different stages. Who would have thought that spring onions could produce such beautiful flowers?
spring onion flowerings
If you leave the leaves to grow without harvesting them, they will eventually form tips that turn into delicate white flowers, resembling snowdrops. These flowers are also edible and have a milder flavor, similar to chives. They’re perfect for sprinkling over salads or using as a garnish!
Spring onions are a staple in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine. It’s such a joy to harvest them straight from the garden and use them in cooking!
source: http://www.fusianliving.com/2010/12/how-to-grow-salad-onions-scallions.html
