Love fresh chives or spring onions? They're an ideal stand-in for onions or shallots in soups, stir-fries, and salads. Pan-fry them whole for a tasty side dish too. As a home gardener with years of success regrowing kitchen scraps, I can tell you: grow them endlessly for free right on your windowsill. It's simple—just water. Here's how:
1. Start with a fresh bunch of spring onions.
2. Trim the greens, leaving 3-4 cm of stem above the roots.
3. Place the roots in a small glass jar.
4. Add water to cover the roots.
5. Position in bright light near a window and watch them thrive.
Soon enough, you'll have fresh spring onions regrowing on their own—no more store trips! Harvest by snipping the green tops as needed. Scale up with multiple jars for a steady supply.
Change the water every 2-3 days to keep it fresh. More sunlight means faster growth. Use the original rubber band to hold the bunch upright. After 3-4 regrowth cycles in water, flavor may fade—replant in soil to replenish nutrients and extend their life.
