All the incredible uses of old or sprouted onions: don’t throw them away

7. Relieve insect bites:

If you have been bitten by an insect, you can rub an old or sprouted onion on the affected area to relieve itching and reduce inflammation.

8. Cleaning:

Onions can be used to clean pots and pans. Cut an onion in half and rub it on the surface of the cookware to remove stains and dirt.

Old or sprouting onions , although no longer suitable for raw consumption, can be used in many useful ways in cooking and gardening.

From growing new onions to making broths, from creating hair dyes to using them as natural fertilizer, old onions offer many possibilities for use that contribute to sustainability and practicality in everyday life.