Incredible results with simple plastic bottles: I can grow green onions
Green onions are easy to grow plants that bring a delicate flavor to many dishes. Do you know that you can grow your own green onions simply by using plastic bottles? It is a practical, economical and ecological method of having fresh onions at hand. In this article, discover step by step how to achieve this culture at home.
Materials required:
- Empty and clean plastic bottles
- Onions
- Land or soil
- A knife
- Water
Cultivation Steps:
1. Preparation of plastic bottles: Start by cutting the top of the plastic bottle, about halfway up. Keep the bottom of the bottle, which will serve as a pot for planting.
2. Onion planting: Fill the bottom of the bottle with soil or soil. Soak your onions in the ground, making sure you let the bulb pass. You can plant several onions in the same bottle.
3. Watering: Water the soil slightly to moisten. Be careful not to water too much to prevent the bottle from filling with water.
4. Sun exposure: Place your bottles near a well-exposed window or outside, in a sunny place. Onions need light to grow.
5. Maintenance: Keep the soil moist by watering regularly. You will see your green onions grow gradually over the days.
Additional advice:
- You can add natural fertilizer to promote the growth of your green onions.
- If the onions become too tight, you can replant them to allow them to develop fully.
- The green onions are ready to be harvested when their stems reach a height of about 15 to 20 centimetres. You can then cut them as you want.
By following these simple steps, you can achieve incredible results by cultivating your own green onions from simple plastic bottles. This method is within everyone’s reach and will allow you to enjoy the incomparable freshness and flavor of green onions grown at home. Start this gardening adventure and enjoy fresh and tasty vegetables!