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title: "Can I plant this entire onion? Or should I separate the sprouts? &…"
description: "Can I plant this entire onion? Or should I separate the sprouts? & also, can I plant in a potato bag? (with no potatoes, obviously) or should I plant in a…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/gIPRMSuKfmelIwz5ezEm53"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Camryn"
published: "2025-05-12T14:54:17.068639Z"
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# Can I plant this entire onion? Or should I separate the sprouts? \&…

_Posted by Camryn on 2025-05-12_

Can I plant this entire onion? Or should I separate the sprouts?  
\& also, can I plant in a potato bag? (with no potatoes, obviously) or should I plant in a planter?

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## 1 comment

### GARDEN GIRL commented on 2025-05-12

Plant the whole thing, I think🧐

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