Turn leftovers into new plants by regrowing green onions in water or soil.

This step-by-step guide explains how to regrow green onions in either water or soil.

Why Regrow Green Onions?

Person placing green onion roots in glass with water

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When youupcycle your veggies, youll reduce a little waste (always a good goal!)

and have a fun project watching new shoots grow.

Here’s how to grow green onions in a pot.

storing green onions

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You canuse all parts of a green onion.

Another storage technique involves sealing the onions in a zip-top plastic bag with a lightly damp paper towel.

Frequently Asked Questions

you might regrow onions from a store-bought green onions.

However, its best to use those that areorganically grown.

Produce in the grocery store that is not labeled organically grown might have been treated to inhibit new growth.

Most onions prefer growing in full sun in the garden.