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7. Spring Onions: Essential Kitchen Staples

Let me tell you about my love affair with spring onions – they’re literally the easiest thing I’ve ever grown in containers! When I first started my container garden journey, I was totally intimidated by everything. But spring onions? They turned out to be my confidence boosters.

Getting Started with Spring Onion Growing

I remember standing in my local garden center, staring at seeds versus sets (those tiny bulbs), completely confused about which to choose. After trying both methods, I can tell you that spring onion sets are definitely the way to go for beginners. They’re basically foolproof! I just pop them into the soil, and within days, I see green shoots reaching for the sky.

The coolest part? You barely need any space. I started with just a 6-inch deep window box, and it gave me enough spring onions to garnish my dishes for weeks. These days, I keep three containers rotating for a constant supply. Container depth isn’t super critical – anything 4-6 inches deep works perfectly.

Maintenance Tips I’ve Learned the Hard Way

Okay, confession time – I killed my first batch by overwatering. Spring onions are pretty chill about water, but they hate soggy feet! Now I follow what I call the “finger test” – I stick my finger about an inch into the soil, and if it’s dry at that depth, it’s watering time.

The biggest game-changer for me was discovering that well-draining soil is crucial. I mix regular potting soil with about 30% perlite, and my spring onions absolutely thrive in it. They don’t need much fertilizer either – I just give them a light feed with liquid seaweed every few weeks.

My Favorite Harvesting Hack

Here’s something that blew my mind when I first learned it: you can harvest spring onions multiple times from the same plant! I used to pull the whole plant out like a rookie, but now I know better. When I need some for cooking, I just snip the green parts about an inch above the soil line. The plant keeps growing new shoots, and I keep getting fresh spring onions.

Storage Secrets That Actually Work

After experimenting with different storage methods (and wasting too many sad, slimy spring onions), I’ve found the perfect solution. Clean spring onions thoroughly, wrap them loosely in slightly damp paper towels, and store them in a zip-lock bag in the crisper drawer. They stay fresh for up to two weeks this way!

For longer storage, I’ve started freezing them. Just chop them up, spread them on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer to a freezer bag. Perfect for tossing into stir-fries or soups!

Want to know something exciting? Next up, we’re going to talk about growing spinach in containers, and let me tell you – the tricks I’ve discovered for getting the most tender baby spinach leaves will completely change your salad game. Click the next button below to learn how I manage to harvest spinach leaves twice as fast as normal using a special technique I stumbled upon by accident!