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Updated 2024-04-21 15:56

Can you grow an onion from just a small part of it like its root?

When it comes to growing vegetables, onions are known for their hardiness and ease of cultivation. But can you grow an onion from just a small part of it like its root? The answer is a resounding yes!

Onions have a unique ability to regenerate from small pieces of themselves, making it possible to grow a new onion from a small piece of its root or bulb. The process is relatively simple and can be done in a few steps.

1. Cut a small piece of the onion root or bulb, making sure it has a small portion of the growth point.
2. Place the piece in a small container with moist soil, with the growth point facing up.
3. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location.
4. In a few days, you will notice small green shoots emerging from the soil. These are the beginnings of your new onion plant.
5. Once the shoots are a few inches tall, thin them out to the strongest one or two.
6. Continue to care for your onion plant as you would any other vegetable.

With proper care, your new onion plant will grow into a healthy, mature onion.

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