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4. Hair Dye:
Onion peels can be used to prepare a natural hair dye. Boil the peels in water and apply the liquid to your scalp for a light lightening effect.
5. Natural fertilizer:
Old or sprouted onions can be used as natural fertilizer for plants. Chop the onions and scatter them around the plants in your garden. They will provide nutrients to plants and improve soil health.
6. Insect Deterrent:
The smell of onions can work as a natural deterrent to many plant-damaging insects. Place old or sprouted onions around garden plants to keep insects such as aphids and whiteflies 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 sprouted onions , even if they are 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 a natural fertilizer, old onions offer many uses that contribute to sustainability and practicality in everyday life
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