Growing spring onion from kitchen scraps is one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to start gardening at home. It is simple, low-cost, beginner-friendly, and a great reminder that even small kitchen leftovers can become something useful again. In Malaysia, where warm weather helps plants grow actively, spring onion scraps can regrow quite nicely with just a bit of light, water, and care. For beginners, this is a lovely first step into edible gardening because it feels quick, practical, and easy to manage.
The part you need is the white root end of the spring onion. When using spring onion in the kitchen, leave a small bottom section with the roots still attached. Instead of throwing it away, place it in a small glass or container with just enough water to cover the roots. Keep the green cut top above the waterline. Put the container in a bright area with natural light, such as near a sunny kitchen window, balcony edge, or porch. Within a few days, you will usually start seeing fresh green growth from the centre.
This water method is a great way to start, but for better long-term growth, it helps to move the regrown spring onion into a pot or container with soil after it starts shooting again. A small pot with drainage holes and light potting mix works well. Plant the root end gently into the soil, leaving the new shoots above the surface. This gives the plant more support, better nutrients, and a more stable setup than water alone.
Spring onion likes bright light and regular moisture. Keep the soil lightly moist, especially in hotter weather, but avoid making it soggy. In Malaysia’s climate, it usually grows well in a bright outdoor or semi-outdoor spot. Once the green tops become long enough, you can snip what you need and leave the base to continue growing. This makes it a very practical plant for home use.
The nice thing about growing spring onion from scraps is that it shows how simple gardening can be. You do not need expensive tools, big space, or a complicated setup. Just a small leftover, a little light, and a bit of patience can already give you fresh growth again.
If you are regrowing spring onion at home, we would love to see it. Tag @projectharvest.my on Instagram and share your spring onion scraps, your regrowth progress, and your gardening journey with us — your home garden might inspire another Malaysian beginner to start growing too.