Grow Spring Onions At Home Using These 6 Key Tips

By Devi Poojari

May 12, 2024

The mildly flavourful allium, which is used in a variety of salads, as garnish, soups and Asian cooking, is a plant that can produce multiple harvests if maintained well. Tap to see some easy ways to successfully grow spring onions.

RIGHT CONTAINER

Choose a container with good drainage make sure the container is at least 6-8 inches deep.

FERTILE SOIL

Spring onions prefer well-draining soil rich in organic matter that is light and loose, along with compost to improve its texture and fertility.

WATERING

Water the onions regularly, especially during dry spells and avoid overhead watering to prevent foliage diseases.

SUNLIGHT

Place your spring onion container in a location where it receives at least 6-8 hours of full sun but have partial shade.

SPARSE SEEDLINGS

If you may have planted seeds densely, thin them out once they reach a few inches tall to allow the remaining plants adequate space to grow and develop.

REGROWTH

Leave about an inch of the plant above the soil to encourage regrowth since proper care can produce multiple harvests from the same plant.