How To Grow Spring Onions In Your Balcony Or Kitchen Garden Easily? Follow Step-By-Step Guide To Grow 'Haree Pyaaz' At Home

Spring onions, also known as green onions, are a versatile and flavorful addition to your kitchen. They are easy to grow at home, even if you don’t have a garden! With a few simple steps, you can cultivate them in small spaces, ensuring a fresh supply year-round. Here’s how:

 

Spring onion bulbs or leftover roots from store-bought spring onions. A container or small pot with drainage holes. Potting soil (optional, for soil-based method). A jar or glass (for water-based method). Water. Sunlight.

 

Decide Between Water or Soil-Based Growing Water Method: Ideal for beginners and requires minimal setup. Soil Method: Yields a richer flavor and larger plants.

 

If you have store-bought spring onions, cut the green tops for cooking and leave about 1-2 inches of the white root section intact.

 

Fill a glass or jar with enough water to cover the roots. Place the roots into the water, ensuring only the base is submerged. Position the jar on a sunny windowsill. Change the water every 2-3 days to prevent odor and bacteria growth. Within a week, you’ll notice new green shoots sprouting. Harvest when they’re 6-8 inches long.

 

Fill a container with well-draining potting soil. Make small holes and plant the spring onion roots upright, covering the base with soil. Water the soil lightly to keep it moist but not soggy. Place the pot in a sunny spot, such as a windowsill or balcony. Green shoots will appear within 7-10 days. Harvest by cutting the greens, leaving the roots to regrow.

 

Sunlight: Ensure your spring onions get at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily. Watering: Avoid overwatering; roots should be moist but not waterlogged. Harvesting: Cut the greens as needed, leaving 1-2 inches of the base to allow regrowth.

 

Always have a fresh supply for garnishing and cooking. Reduce food waste by regrowing leftovers. Enjoy the satisfaction of home gardening, even in small spaces.