Yes, you can plant the base of an onion, where the roots grow, to regrow onions. The HGTV website confirms that bulb onions used in cooking can be regrown from their scraps, similar to regrowing scallions. The primary difference is planting the onion scraps in soil.
How to Regrow Onions from Scraps:
Here's a simplified method based on information from the provided resource:
- Save the Base: After using an onion, save the base where the roots were growing.
- Plant in Soil: Plant the base of the onion scrap directly into the soil. This is the key difference from regrowing scallions.
- Care for the Plant: Water and care for the plant as needed.
By following these steps, you can successfully regrow onions from the scraps you would normally discard.
