Infinite onions with just a few plastic bottles!
Onions are essential vegetables in the kitchen and it is always convenient to have them on hand. Creating an onion garden from simple plastic bottles is a method accessible to all and that allows to grow onions in an economical and ecological way. Let us find out together how to proceed.
Materials required:
- Empty plastic bottles
- Onions
- Land or substrate suitable for onion cultivation
- Birds
- Water
- A sunny place to place the bottles
Steps to follow:
1. Cut an empty plastic bottle in half, ensuring that the upper part is smaller than the lower part to create a container.
2. Drill small holes at the bottom of the container to allow water to flow.
3. Fill the bottom of the container with soil or substrate until mid-height.
4. Plant an onion in the substrate, making sure to sink slightly.
5. Water the onion with water and place the bottle in a sunny place.
6. Keep the soil moist by watering regularly.
7. The onions will grow and you can harvest fresh onions for your dishes as they grow.
Benefits of this method:
- Economic: You can grow onions at a lower cost by reusing plastic bottles.
- Ecological: Reduce waste by recycling bottles and producing your own vegetables.
- Practice: This method is suitable for small spaces such as balconies or terraces.
- Fresh and tasty: Collect fresh and tasty onions to enhance your dishes.
Now that you know this simple and practical tip, start infinity onion culture with just a few plastic bottles. Share this method with your loved ones to invite them to adopt an ecological and economic approach to vegetable cultivation!