{"id":3357,"date":"2025-09-22T20:58:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T03:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/2025\/12\/10\/how-to-grow-an-onion-tower-on-your-windowsill\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T05:22:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:22:46","slug":"how-to-grow-an-onion-tower-on-your-windowsill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/?p=3357","title":{"rendered":"How To Grow An Onion Tower On Your Windowsill"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content mvt-content\">\n<style><![CDATA[img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:55.2734375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-18::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-18{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-19::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-19{display:block;}]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-150x150.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2.jpg\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"566\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='566'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20566'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14339 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-1024x566.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-1024x566.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-768x424.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-720x398.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-735x406.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-335x185.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-347x192.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-520x287.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-640x354.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-960x530.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-1080x597.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-feature.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>We\u2019re always on the lookout for interesting and fun gardening projects here at Rural Sprout. And this time, we\u2019ve got a doozy for you.<\/p>\n<p>Not only is this project fun, but it\u2019s quick to set up, keeps some single-use plastic out of the landfill, and is a real gem for gardeners with limited space.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-m-going-to-show-you-how-to-grow-onions-vertically-in-a-bottle\">I\u2019m going to show you how to grow onions vertically in a bottle.<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Empty Coca-Cola bottle filled with dirt, and holes cut into it to plant scallions.\" class=\"wp-image-14319 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-green-finished.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>I know, it\u2019s pretty ridiculous looking. But it\u2019s pretty brilliant too.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Growing onions in a bottle makes perfect sense when you think about it. We often grow herbs indoors so we can have fresh herbs to snip off what we need, exactly when we need it.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Cheryl has an entire post about the best herbs to grow indoors.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11 Herbs You Can Grow Indoors All Year Round<\/h4>\n<p>And as anyone who loves to cook will tell you, (hi, friend) the key to an excellent meal is the freshest ingredients possible. Herbs bring flavor to a dish, and fresh herbs bring color too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='576'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Chopped scallions on a cutting board.\" class=\"wp-image-14316 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-1024x576.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-chopped-scallions.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>Something is about to get very tasty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Onions are another common and flavorful ingredient in your favorite dishes. So, it makes sense to grow them inside so you can have fresh scallions and onions on hand too.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related reading: 5 Easy Ways To Freeze Onions<\/h4>\n<p>It makes me crazy trying to find scallions in the supermarket that aren\u2019t all dinged up or wilted. And even if you do find nice bright green ones, good luck getting them to stay that way once you get them home.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='768'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20768'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Scallions with wilted and dried out tops.\" class=\"wp-image-14317 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-1024x768.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-735x551.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-335x251.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-347x260.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-wilted.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>Well, they <em>were <\/em>nice and green.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Instead, wouldn\u2019t it be nice when you\u2019ve got a recipe that calls for green onions to be able to grab your kitchen shears and snip a few from your onion tower?<\/p>\n<p>Yes. Yes, it would be nice.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s make a little room on your windowsill, between the thyme and basil for a bottle of green onions. You can easily regrow green onion scraps using a small soda bottle and never have to buy green onions from the store again.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(Do you know about all the vegetables you can regrow from scraps? Check it out: 20 Vegetables You Can Regrow From Scraps)<\/h4>\n<p>But our onion magic doesn\u2019t end there. You can also grow full-sized onions vertically using a one-gallon water bottle. And you can still enjoy the green onion tops while they grow. So perhaps you should make room for two onion bottles on your windowsill<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Empty bottles, a bag of soil, onion bulbs, scallion bottoms and a funnel.\" class=\"wp-image-14320 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-tools.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>Gather everything you need.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lightweight potting mix or growing medium<\/li>\n<li>Sharp scissors<\/li>\n<li>Funnel<\/li>\n<li>Houseplant drip tray or saucer for each bottle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For regrowing scallion\/green onion scraps:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A small, single-serve soda bottle (12 or 16 oz works well)<\/li>\n<li>Green onion bottoms, the white part, with roots still attached<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For regrowing full-sized onions:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A one-gallon water bottle<\/li>\n<li>Onion bulbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s Make a Green Onion Bottle<\/h2>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already, remove the label, wash the soda bottle with warm soapy water, and rinse well.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Bottom of a soda bottle with holes poked into it. \" class=\"wp-image-14321 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>I was able to do this easily with embroidery snips.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Poke three small drainage holes in the bottom of the soda bottle using either sharp pointy scissors or the tine of a fork that\u2019s been heated over the stove. Be extremely careful with this step! You could easily slip and cut or burn yourself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Hands holding an empty soda bottle with holes cut into it \" class=\"wp-image-14322 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-683x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-holes2.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Again, being careful not to cut yourself, cut three dime-sized holes, equally spaced around the bottom of the bottle. Moving up the bottle about an inch or two and starting so every row is off-center from the one below it, continue cutting three holes to create rows.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the funnel to fill the bottle with potting mix. <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Soda bottle filled with soil, funnel in top. \" class=\"wp-image-14323 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-683x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-funnel.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>Things got messy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As this part can be messy (potting mix will spill out of the holes), consider doing this step in your sink or placing the soda bottle on a tray first.<\/p>\n<p>Once the bottle is filled, poke the rooted ends of your green onion scraps into the soil in each hole. Push them in at a bit of an upward angle. You want to plant the onions deep enough so they won\u2019t fall out; around a centimeter deep is fine.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Hands pushing scallion bottoms into soil-filled soda bottle.\" class=\"wp-image-14324 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-plant.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>Just planting my scallions in my soda bottle, like you do.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Place your onion bottle somewhere sunny and warm and set a drip tray or saucer under it.<\/p>\n<p>Water in your newly planted onions and let the bottle drain. Throw out any water sitting in the saucer.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s Make a Large Onion Tower<\/h2>\n<p>The process to make a larger growing container using a one-gallon water bottle is nearly the same as using a smaller soda bottle. However, we\u2019ll be cutting the top of the bottle off for this project. Cut it just where it starts to taper inward.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Gallon water jug with top cut off.\" class=\"wp-image-14325 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-top.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Poke four small drainage holes in the bottom using scissors or something hot, as I described above. Again, be extremely careful with this step.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We\u2019ll be cutting holes around the outside of the bottle again to create our rows. <\/h3>\n<p>Use your best judgment to decide how many holes to cut into each side. I\u2019ve got relatively small onion bulbs, and I don\u2019t plan on letting them grow too large, so I\u2019m going to cut two holes per side.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Gallon water jug with holes cut in sides.\" class=\"wp-image-14326 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon-holes.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Moving up about three inches, cut another row of holes for your onions. Again, use your judgment to decide how much room between each row you want to leave for onion growth. Continue making rows until you\u2019re about three inches from the top of the container.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Adding soil and onions to the water jug.\" class=\"wp-image-14327 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Add your potting mix to the bottom of the container until it comes up just below the first row of holes. Poke your onion bulbs into the holes from the inside. You\u2019ll want to make sure the green top is facing outside the bottle and the roots inside the bottle.<\/p>\n<p>Cover the onions with more soil until you reach the next row of holes. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Hand adding more soil to the water just container.\" class=\"wp-image-14328 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-683x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon2.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue planting your onions as described above and filling with more soil until about an inch from the top of the bottle.<\/h3>\n<p>Plant several onions upright in the soil at the top of the bottle. Now, cover the onions with a little bit of soil. You don\u2019t need to bury them to get them to grow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Overhead view of top of onion tower filled with soil and onion bulbs.\" class=\"wp-image-14329 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon4.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Water in your new onion tower, and then let it drain. Place the onion tower somewhere warm and sunny on a drip tray.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Finished view of vertical onion tower made from a gallon water jug.\" class=\"wp-image-14330 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon3.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Because we\u2019re using clear bottles, it\u2019s easy to tell when your plants need to be watered. Keep the soil slightly moist but not soaked; otherwise, your bulbs will rot. It\u2019s better to let the soil dry out a bit between waterings and give the onions a thorough soaking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Reading: Grow Onions \u2013 How To Grow Onions From Seed Or Sets<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do Next<\/h2>\n<p>Your green onions will start producing new tops within a week or so. Trim them and enjoy anytime your recipe calls for fresh scallions. You can even pluck the whole onion out to use it if you like. You can always poke another green onion bottom back in its place later on.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Onions beginning to grow out of plastic water bottle.\" class=\"wp-image-14318 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon6.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Your larger onion bulbs will take a bit longer to grow, but because you can see the bulbs growing, it\u2019s easy to just pluck them out when you decide they are big enough. Although you can also eat the green onion tops from these, they won\u2019t have the same spicy pungency of scallions. They\u2019re still quite tasty, though. <\/p>\n<p>If you want the onion bulbs to grow, be sure not to trim all of the green onion tops from each bulb. Use only half of the stalks.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turn your bottle or tower every few days, so each side gets plenty of sunlight. <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14340 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-hero1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>This step is especially important during the winter. Once the weather warms, you can even move your onions outside if you wish.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to add fertilizer once a month when watering your onions.<\/p>\n<p>When your regular onions have growned to the size you wish, dump them out of the jug to harvest them, and start another batch.<\/p>\n<p>Make a few onion bottles to give to friends and family. If you\u2019re going to a party where the hostess loves to cook, a green onion bottle makes for an unusual and interesting hostess gift.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A green onion bottle and an onion tower\" class=\"wp-image-14331 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-683x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/onion-bottle-gallon5.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">That was pretty easy, wasn\u2019t it? <\/h3>\n<p>I bet, after this project, you\u2019ll never look at soda bottles the same way again. 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