Snow Outside, Greens on My Plate: How I Planted Onions on the Windowsill and Forgot About the Store All Winter

Snow behind the window, but the kitchen smells of fresh greens 🧅🌿 Hands cut soft onion feathers, crisp bite—every day like this, all winter 🤭🤤 Grew them once, now they won’t stop. Simple, cheap, works fast. Told about that way in the article below 👇🔥

Growing onions on your windowsill is not only a simple way to always have fresh greens, but it also helps bring a bit of nature and warmth into your kitchen.

This is easy to do, doesn’t cost much, and watching the little green shoots grow can be a real joy.

These homegrown onions will add a tasty touch to your meals and bring a bit of greenery into your home, even in the middle of winter.

1. What do you need to grow onions?

To grow strong, tasty green onions, you will need:

Bulbs: Pick firm, healthy bulbs without any damage (regular onions or shallots work best).

Container: You can use plastic cups, small pots, or any other container.

Water or soil: Choose one, depending on how you want to grow your onions.

Light: A sunny windowsill facing south or east is best.

2. Ways to grow onions

In water

Pour about 2-3 cm of water into a container.

Put the bulb in so that only the roots touch the water.

Change the water every day so it stays fresh and doesn’t smell bad.

In a few days, you will see the first green shoots.

In soil

Fill your container with good-quality soil, leaving 2-3 cm from the top.

Push the bulbs halfway into the soil.

Water lightly, but make sure the soil doesn’t dry out.

Keep the temperature between 18 and 22°C to help the onions grow quickly.

3. How to care for your onions

Light: Onions need lots of light, especially in winter. You can use a lamp if there’s not enough sunlight.

Watering: Don’t pour too much water, or the roots might rot.

Fertilizer: If the growth slows down, add a few drops of liquid fertilizer to the water.

4. When and how to harvest

10-14 days after the first green shoots appear, you can start cutting them.

Cut only the tops, leaving the lower part, so the onion keeps growing.

5. Handy tips for better results

Use small bulbs if you want fast growth.

Plant new bulbs every 7-10 days to get a steady supply of green onions.

Check the bulbs often—if any start to rot, replace them quickly.

Growing onions on your windowsill is a simple way to always have fresh greens for you and your family.

This little bit of greenery will make your home look nicer and add flavor and vitamins to your meals.

Try this easy and fun idea to create your own green corner at home!