Structural problems surfaced almost immediately at the root end of the blades.

Cut a shallow "X" into root end of each sprout.

Trim off the root end and remove outer leaf or two.

Cut off tough root ends and deeply score the bottoms.

Thinly slice the lemon grass at the root end into rounds, and then cut each in half.

Thinly slice them lengthwise so that many pieces stay together at the root end.

It causes this swelling and dark band formation near the root end of the hair.

Cut a cross into root end of onions, and set aside.

To trim a leek, cut off the root end at the point where it meets the white base.

Trim a small slice from root end of each onion so that it will stand upright.