--- title: "Hello! I read somewhere that you can put leftover scallion cuttings…" description: "Hello! I read somewhere that you can put leftover scallion cuttings in water and they’ll grow. It’s worked so far—this is only two days of growth! I’m…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/PBbRWoXyF5KOTZ5vjYUegh" community: "Propagating & Sowing" author: "Peyton 🤍" published: "2025-01-26T15:53:22.244671Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ezKeRhRtr6dDioo5eoG_YlE6yCnOTWw4QDF3CtI0I_E/PwRpANZtR9O519_aUpOtiA.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Propagating \& Sowing](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg.md) # Hello! I read somewhere that you can put leftover scallion cuttings… _Posted by Peyton 🤍 on 2025-01-26_ Hello! I read somewhere that you can put leftover scallion cuttings in water and they’ll grow. It’s worked so far—this is only two days of growth! I’m wondering if/when I should plant them in soil. They started with pretty developed roots. Thank you so much 🤍 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ezKeRhRtr6dDioo5eoG_YlE6yCnOTWw4QDF3CtI0I_E/PwRpANZtR9O519_aUpOtiA.webp?size=large) ## 17 comments ### Mullein commented on 2025-01-26 Aw cute! I haven’t tried this before, but soil sounds like a good idea to me. That way they can get some nutrients to keep growing. Something light like a seed starting mix would probably be good if you happen to have some The only other tip that comes to mind is that occasionally I see a house plant fertilizer that says not to use for plants intended for human consumption. So if you plan to fertilize but want to eat the scallions someday, I would double check your label. Good luck ☺️ #### Peyton 🤍 replied on 2025-01-26 Awesome! I’ve run out of pots and soil so they’ll have to stay in the water for a bit but I’ll put them in soil as soon as possible. Thanks for the tip with the fertilizer! I didn’t even think about that. ### Jenna commented on 2025-01-26 My mom used to just keep them in water and cut off what she needed. She never potted in soil #### Peyton 🤍 replied on 2025-01-26 Thanks for the input! I’ve done it once before this and just left them in water, but they didn’t grow. I might try to put these in soil and then if that doesn’t work I’ll just keep the next batch in water! ### clefarie commented on 2025-01-26 legit just throw them in soil and let them do whatever. these guys are indestructible and also thrive off neglect ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4UD4fio4CRhv8BMl2NnBQfqeMIed68NR9IHcKYSvu6A/FOouOuVoQ1qic7Xistze4g.webp?size=large) #### Peyton 🤍 replied on 2025-01-26 😂 sounds good. Yeah they grow crazy fast! ### Sunny commented on 2025-01-26 Fertilizer would help them grow both in water and soil. #### Peyton 🤍 replied on 2025-01-26 Alright! I don’t usually fertilize my plants (I probably should get on that 😂), so I don’t really know anything about it. Do you have any brands you use/recommend? #### Sunny replied on 2025-01-26 Plants need nutrients. I don’t have anything fancy. I use just a few plus I add manure to my pig pots outside. I rarely change the soil in the 18” wide pots. Fertilizer including manure adds back the nutrients. ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/CBJ-5v5CR562AFV6VHB6tw.webp?size=large) #### Peyton 🤍 replied on 2025-01-26 Awesome! Thank you so much—this is really helpful. I will definitely check those out! ### c.cat commented on 2025-01-26 did you guys know that scallions/green onions are literally just immature onions?? its not a different species or anything, just a different stage of growth! ### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-26 My grandma does this, she just leaves them in the water and changes it every few days. I bought her a little jar lid divider so they don't touch, off etsy ### Me.n.mj420 commented on 2025-01-27 I always do this, as soon as I get home with a new bunch from the store I put them in a glass of water and set it in a window with good lighting, and as long as you change the water at least once a week they usually will stay alive and keep growing for a couple months, definitely could save you from having to always buy a new bundle at the grocery store ### Plant Mama commented on 2025-01-28 I keep my scallions in water and cut from them as I need and they continue to grow just staying in water ### NilesGreen commented on 2025-01-31 Both in just water or in soil works for these. My roommates complain about them being in the windowsill so I usually plant them in soil outside, but since it's still freezing outside here I've just been keeping them in a cup on the windowsill in the kitchen and snipping them as needed and they've been working out great. ### Lindsey commented on 2025-02-02 I planted half of mine in soil when they were about 4-5” tall. The other half I kept in water. I think the ones in soil have grown a little better. [More comments](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/PBbRWoXyF5KOTZ5vjYUegh.md?cursor=mN71BbqBIBhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGwAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABbMvbgW03hGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_