Choose green onion sets, seeds, or store-bought roots
Select a sunny location or a pot with good drainage
Prepare loose, well-draining soil
Mix in compost if needed
Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep
Plant sets or rooted ends about 1 to 2 inches deep
Space plants about 1 to 2 inches apart
Water lightly after planting
Keep soil consistently moist
Thin seedlings if they grow too close together
Harvest when stalks are thick enough to use
Cut leaves as needed or pull whole plants
Replant root ends for continuous growth