TikTok Hack: How to Grow Unlimited Green Onions At Home

If you love topping your salads and dishes with green onion, then this TikTok hack is an easy way to make sure you always have some in your kitchen! Don’t throw away the scraps the next time you buy green onions at the grocery store or local market. You can grow unlimited green onions at home and save money while you’re at it.

@sciencebyashley never buy green onions again! #foodwaste #sustainability #greenonionhack ♬ original sound – Ashley Diedenhofen

To regrow green onions from scraps, place the white bulbous part, with the roots still attached, in a pot of water and let it sit near a light source. Within the first 24 hours or so, you should see your onions start to grow! To ensure that they continue to grow, make sure to pour out the old water and refresh it with new tap water every 2-3 days.

Buying food that is locally grown from your farmer’s market or local grocer is a great way to minimize your environmental impact, but growing food at home takes it to the next level. By growing your food, even if you just start with a few crops, you are contributing to a healthier you and a healthier planet. Additionally, growing your food diversifies your palate and exposes your diet to healthier foods – especially if you choose to grow a variety of fruits and vegetables.

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