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Man I always peeled them, explains why they always go bad 😂

I've tried this many times. They're still growing bc they still have leftover nutrients they can put into growing. They will eventually get gross and die. If you use the same cup and add a little dirt. Those onions will grow so fast and will be so green that you won't know what to do with it. I bought 2 bundles of onions before covid started, and I still have more than I need. (Each one is longer than my arm.)

i planted some green onions in flower pots last year, and over the winter they were covered up in a foot of snow. they're now sprouting again. these things are survivors

Just plant them in a pot and they grow like normal. Had mine for years

Just plant them. They'll last forever (even outside). I have green onion plants outside that are 3 years old. They survive the winter too

I usually throw them away wondering why they never live for me. I pushed through the wilting and yellowing stage and didn't peel. They are thriving now!!!! I had to find this video again to say THANK YOU!!

They real key is to only add enough water to feed the root about 1-2 centimeters of water tops (only enough to cover the roots and barely touch the onion) make sure they don’t tip over so small/narrow container I use a coffee cup. And keep an eye on water levels keep watering and change the water out rinse the onions every 2/3 days and you will have. Beautiful onions that keep on giving. Enjoy!

Peeling that part off makes it go bad faster just like other onions. The moment you peel off their tougher outer skin, they start oxidizing.

Ok literally today I'm at the "the tops are kinda yellow again" stage and was wondering if things would get better. So glad I saw this - thanks for the peeling advice, especially!

Great tip for growing your own. Eventually though, you have to plant them because they need nutrients Doesn't take too much space. Got a nice onion patch now in 2 sq ft of soil from all the end pieces.

I use the whole green onion, versus just the green part. The white onion part has the most flavor.

Tip for everyone: plant in soil regular onions (medium to small size) and in 1-2months you will have green onioins. 1 onion will make 2-5 green ones.

They always say online that you can’t grow then from just the white part with roots. Well…30 of those later and I have unlimited scallions/green onions. You can still grow them, just be patient

Also don't put too much water or they will turn yellow like in the video . I suggest adding just up to the white , just covering the roots . If you can see green in the water try taking some out . Hope that helps !

The water should be even more shallow than that, just a little up the white part, not even halfway. And when changing the water, it helps to rinse the ends of the onions too (they will get slimy and bacteria will build, don't want to stick that back in).

Pro tip: if you’ve left them in the water for a few days, do not smell the water. I repeat, do NOT smell the water. 🤢🥲

I worked in a bar before and planted this same way and my boss asked me where i put it, i pointed to the top of the fridge. Well the fridge emits the heat need by the plant, so i grew it healty. Thing is my boss is really surprised but she thanked me coz i helped a bit to cut her expenses a bit

Yes! This is how I do it. You can keep celery fresh for a month on the counter (I don’t use it a lot but when I do, I don’t always have time to run to the store)

I LOVE RAMEN (i always use green onions when im making it) and I my partner was like "woooaahhh" when I told him that he doesn't have to keep buying them and mine always for some reason grows back so quickly so it's literally *unlimited*

They take for ever to grow from seed but they taste way better and are much hardier. They also require very little soil and will continue to regrow after many seasons. It was a very rewarding experience for me

I did this and ended up with way more green onions than I'll ever use 😅

I’ve started doing this too. They’re so easy to grow! Another tip would be to put them in a tall cup or vase. It helps them stand up straight. You can do the same method for mint roots too. ❤

Let’s be real, it’s insane how easy it is to grow them. They literally grow like weed (not that kind) 😂

In Japan they leave their green onions uncut and u buy them in these giant long packages. They r so much better then in the states in my opinion

Tip: Grow tree onions, which are perennial green onions. They will grow as long as the soil isn't frozen. Keep coming back year after year.

"Never buy green onions again" Step one: Buy some green onions.

Racing to rescue my week-old bag from the crisper.

I've been peeling them forever and being upset with them getting slimy thank you for the tip!

I’ve never heard of doing this! Awesome!

Right on. I've always wanted to try cat hair covered green onions. I'll leave them on the counter from now on.

I put mine in water for two or three days to stimulate the route and then I put them in a pot of dirt and set it on a window that gets son. They just keep growing and I just keep clipping. I chop them up put them in baggies and put them in the freezer. Then I always have fresh chives

Brilliant!! I've done this with my lettuce and it works! I don't have to rush and consume my lettuce to stop it from spoiling. Now I can have fresh lettuce leaves daily until it's all gone! (PS I buy local lettuce instead of the store bought ones).

If you keep it in water in the fridge, they last a very long time. In my experience, up to a month or more? And I never change the water in the jug (because I forget to check). It does get unpleasant when I remember to clean the jug, so definitely helps to switch out the water regularly. The key is to make sure roots are intact at the bottom. If u chop them off, this doesn’t work. Also, if they get slimy, just rinse thoroughly under tap and peel off the slimy layer and you will find that the under layers are still fresh. You can cook those too but I’d recommend boiling/frying (not for raw garnish) to be safe. If I want to store my shallots/spring onions for longer than 1 month, I just plant them in the garden and harvest when I need. A lot of the times, 1 bunch at the grocery is too much for me to consume within a few weeks and I used to compost these regularly … which is why I now just store these this way. Overall, this is a really good “hack” and it’s exciting to see a shorts video on this!

This only works 2-3 times then they have no flavor whatsoever. It’s much better to just plant some green onions. Then you can cut off what you need and let them keep growing.

Awww. Where is the part 2?

or. you can just cut off the bottom and plant it in soil and forget about it.

I just grow mine in a pot by the door, way less work, always fresh greens

In Ireland we call these scallions and it's common to use with home made potatoes “mash” butter and salt. Cut them finely mix in your mash add cheese on top , set under heat or let it melt naturally and it's so simple but so nice. I like a sausage with mine or if I happen to have cold meet , a slice of ham on the side cold of course works like a dream. “Cheesy champ “ will change your life. ❤ ps before the famine line /or joke comes , educate yourself first. The English inforced wheat and fishing laws , then poisoned all we had left and spread famine. But even still under English rule potatoes 🥔 remain a staple of our divided and colonised nation ❤😊❤ And If you like to throw everything in a slow cooker an have a big but cheap family meal...look up Irish stew , u can replace lamb with sausage put everything u fancy in and let it do it's thing. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪

You should also keep the water just at root level. Letting water cover the white portion is what's making it cloudy, slimy and stinky (because it's rotting). That flat and tall container is great; it would be even better (for the plant) it it weren't see through 👍🏼

I now prefer to keep the root in the soil, so much better than in water.

I have a separate terracotta pot in my balcony for these. I just put 3-4 bulbs and they last atleast a year. I just use the leaves when i need them, leaving 2-3 leaves intact on the plant for photosynthesis. Works like a charm. Same process for spinach too!

You need to occasionally put nutrients in the water as well because sun and water are not the only food they need and they will eventually start to yellow. I put a pinch Epsom Salt to my water once a week and I change the water daily. This keeps them green longer and they grow faster

I've been trying to watch a vid for ten minutes and I keep getting distracted by shorts

Thanks for the tips in my kitchen i always used this in any of my recipes at home we love soup that's why i always take home string onions 🧅

BTW do they need to be in sunlight? I barely get natural light at home

I did this, they grew like crazy, but I noticed a slime like resin coming out of the stocks. Maybe don't leave them for a month 😂

I leave mine growing in my garden box outside Just a few steps away! TY! for sharing! Aloha! 🤙🌸🥰❤️🙏

Thank you! I pretty much given up on trying to do this in my onions because they always go bad. Thank you so much I'm going to try it again!

I change the water daily. Any stagnant water is going to breed bacteria and that’s bad for the onions. But I want to say that I really appreciate you sharing this hack. I also wanted to say that I do this with my celery too in order to keep them fresh for longer. Anything that I can keep on my kitchen counter is far more accessible than it would be in the bottom of my fridge, and that means I’m more likely to use it before it has a chance to go bad.

I doubt it would grow fast enough for you to never need to buy green onions again. Also: it does need more than just water, it will need nutrients too

Cooking green onions as a side is soooo delicious. I love them diced or cooked. Thanks for this tip!

This explains so much 😭😭. Thank you for this video omg 🧡

Change the water once a week and using fertilizer really helps. I have an ivy that i started from a cutting and it's now water dependent. 😭 Lol

I swear man I always try doing this during the winter when I can’t grow them outside, and every time my dad sees them wilted he throws them away when I’m gone 😢 it really hurts me lol

My mom showed me this truck and I absolutely love it! great for home and classroom for the kids! ❤

I haven't had that problem with my green onions , although i started growing them after cutting all the green off and it's been growing beautifully ever since , glad im not the only one repurposing them this way ! ♡

I don't like that these can't be washed of all contaminants so even though they're my faves I have to only use the version with skin

Exactly zero people asked you how to do this as it is THE MOST commonly produced how-to video on all of the platforms.

I live in 8a. I put them in the ground and they pretty much live forever. The flower heads make baby plants from the seeds still on the flower so knock them over into the dirt before they dry out.

I love ❤️ 😍 💖 green onions 🌰.

Yesss I’ve been getting infinite green onions for a year now I just kept them in a dark cupboard standing up not even in water and they just kept growing and growing, definitely gonna try the water technique tho

Mine always get bacteria built up when I keep them on the counter. I have the best luck with keeping them in water in the fridge, covered with a plastic bag. Somehow, they continue to regrow. (This is a great way to keep herbs like cilantro and parsley, too!) I’ve planted several green onions outside, too, but I don’t like to walk out to the garden at night because we get skunks and bears.

Ive been doing this for years, as well. It makes a difference.

Just a suggestion. When I buy green onions from the supermarket, I cut about one inch above the bottom where the roots are sporting and plant them in my garden or any container. Once they are grown and can be harvested don't pull the green onions from the soil, cut above the root and you will have green onions for a long period of time.

That comment about "fresh" made me laugh so hard. My coffee came out of my nose

I keep my green onion next to my window so they can get enough of sunlight and of course I change water at least twice a week for a fresh cold water. Love fresh herbs and plants from your window 😍

I do this with regular white, yellow and red whole-sized onions. Growing in pots in my backyard in organic soil. They're so fresh, nutritious & tasty. I go outside & cut whatever I need with scissors every time I want to eat some of the green stalks, almost every day! 😀👍🌱

I use to collect things that look like I could plant something in, during the neighborhood getting ready for trash day when I come home from work. I had an old kids dresser drawer I lined with plastic bags, fill with dirt, and plant the cut bulbs of scallions got from groceries and cooked something. When you let them grow for more than 6 month they get really healthy, and the flowers are edible.

for the compost, remember to not use too much onion or green onion if you are using worms! it can hurt them :(

You just saved me money 😂 I buy a lot of green onions, this is soo going to help me 🎉

One of my staples Thank you for this tip

Literally have the water just above the roots. Fresh water ideally not from the tap. And you can collect rain water to water indoor plants and succulents.

i also plant the root ball and it regrows and gives me more all summer

I just trim them down to the white parts and do exactly this until new greens grow about 5cm tall. Then I replant them in a pot of vegetable soil or garden bed.

Just plant them in a pot.. you'll have them for months healthy and fresh..they’ll continue to grow more even if you cut them.

It Works with multiple veggies..I do the same! TFS♡

She’s not lying I started mines in the water then planted them now I have 3 green onions that continuously grow back

I see a lot of comment saying they can’t resist the peeling but you are literally ripping a part of a living organism so it’s not going to function properly after. just do it right before cutting it, you still get your satisfaction and your food stays fresh!

They also make great decor. Looks nice on the counter.

I found that if you cut them down to the white-ish part, there's only so much energy left in the green onion to grow more, and they'll get gradually more and more slim, so you gotta toss them out. I might try this method actually. Thank you!

Do this: cut the bottom of the green onions and now put it in the water or soil

During the pandemic I couldn't find basil anywhere, none of the nurseries had any. I grow basil in a pot on my back deck to use in my cooking. So I saw a basil plant with roots in the produce department of my grocery store. I decided to try growing it even though it was meant to use in cooking. I planted it in a pot with miracle grow soil and it grew beautifully, about 5 ft high and 2-3 feet around. I had fresh basil all summer long.

Nice info, I have been growing in water on my south window sills for a couple years. I change the water but don't keep the water as shallow as you. I will update, thanks!!!

The fresh Basil, Parsley, etc., kept in bunches in produce - I leave out and let them dry, completely. It takes four days or so but then they can be crumbled up - taking leaves off the stems and put in glass containers. You have just made a fresh dried spice that lasts forever, smells deLIcious and tastes even better. They're also great gift givers. Nice tip. Great looking and smelling on the counter 🥰

Great video. Great tips. I use green onions a lot and this along w all sorts of “grow your own ___” is always interesting and informative 💯

Thanks for the cooking tip!

Learn something New everyday i do‼️👍🏻 Thank you I need more of these videos👍🏻

I only brought Green Onions once. I placed the roots in a jar in direct sun near the window, every time i used all the stems. And harvest it as needed lol. It grow in 2-3 days. By one week i have full bushy Green Onions

I have a garden box I planted my green onion roots into a couple of years ago. Haven't had to buy green onions since.

Oh, thank goodness. I thought this was going to be about why green onions should be bought because of a bad reason.

Will have to try your way. Thanks for sharing

Wow. Going to go buy some and try again!

I always cut them down to 2 inches. I also peel away the thing outter layer if it has one. Then I put max of 3 in a small Mason jar with water to just below where it goes from white to green. Change water every other day and they regrow so quick. Please please please transfer them into a good fertilized soil after they show a few new roots. Keeps them healthy and strong. Last year I planted around 6 outside in my raised bed and they went on to seed.🥰

Buying a glass vase for my green onions! Thanks !!!!!!!

I'm going to try this. Thanks 👍

Absolutely great idea .

Great tips! Thanks!🎉🎉🎉❤❤

Thank you. So practical!

Oooh I’ve been peeling that part and throwing in compost … thank you so much