How To Easily Grow an Endless Supply Of Onions Indoors

[Suzanimal]

How awesome would it be if every time you needed an onion for your recipe or meal, you just reach over to your window and pluck a fresh one out!

Sure, you can find them in every supermarket, but you could never have enough information about their origin. I know I would gladly grow them year around outdoors if I could, but that is not a choice for me living in Minnesota. Maybe you are fortunate to live in a climate that allows you to grow year around but then there may be the problem with space. Well, I have found a solution for all!

This Is What You Need

5 L plastic bottle

pair of scissors

onion bulbs

soil

water

Directions

Start by cutting the neck off the plastic bottle.

Cut some holes in it, with the scissors. The holes should be big enough for the onions.

You then make sure the onion sprouts are positioned through the holes.

Put layers of soil and sprouts, adding them until the bottle is full.

You can add the neck back on (simply tape it around) or leave it like that.

Water the soil and set it on your windowsill.

In no time, onions will sprout out the bulbs, you can watch them grow, and eventually flavor your dishes with them. Enjoy!

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[TomKat]

I've got to try this. Right now is the perfect time to try it out. Thanks!

[luctor-et-emergo]

I like the idea but I don't see how this is more practical than a regular veg garden. The key with growing food for yourself is having the space to do it.

I'd say this is perfect to teach your kids to grow food though.. They can take care of and inspect their onions every day and at the end they can learn to cook. If I had kids I'd put a jug in front of a window right now, until that time I'll grow some in the veg garden!

[donnay]

Love it! Going to try it. Thanks for posting.

[amy31416]

I've tried it before--that sheet gets moldy fast. I can extend and grow green onions a bit by putting the cuttings in pretty damp soil--but they go quickly--really not worth the time, unless I'm doing something wrong. Haven't had any luck w/regular onions.

[Working Poor]

I wonder if it would work for garlic, leeks and scallions?