One of the easiest and most rewarding things to grow right at home is spring onions, and surprisingly, you can do it with a humble yellow onion from the supermarket. I recently tried this myself, and here’s how it worked for me.
The Accidental Start
It all began when I picked up a few big yellow onions from the supermarket. I left them on a tray in the kitchen, planning to use them later in cooking. After about a week, I noticed green shoots starting to sprout from the top of one of the onions. Seeing those green tips gave me an idea – instead of letting the onion sit any longer, why not try growing fresh spring onions?
Planting the Onion
My mother-in-law offered to help and transferred the sprouting onion into a flower pot on our balcony. She carefully buried about a quarter of the onion’s bottom in soil, leaving the green shoots exposed to sunlight. We made sure the soil was well-draining, as onions can rot easily if they’re waterlogged.
Daily Growth and Care
Every day, I’d peek out onto the balcony to see those green onion leaves inching their way up. It was amazing how quickly they grew! We watered the pot lightly every day, just enough to keep the soil slightly moist without drowning the onion. The sunlight and daily care helped our spring onions flourish.
Ready for Harvest
After a month, the spring onion leaves were tall and vibrant, perfect for harvesting. It’s about time for us to cut the spring onions and add them to our steamed fish dishes and other meals. There’s nothing like the flavor and freshness of homegrown ingredients!
Growing Tips for Your Own Spring Onions
Choose a healthy onion: Look for onions that have small green shoots sprouting from the top.
Plant in well-draining soil: Place about a quarter of the onion into the soil to avoid rotting.
Provide sunlight: Make sure the pot is in a sunny location.
Water moderately: Too much water can cause the onion to rot.
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