Overview

Discover the joy of growing your own perennial vegetables with these 30 Egyptian walking onion live plants. Also known as tree onions or top-setting onions, these fascinating plants provide a continuous harvest of green onions, small bulbs, and unique aerial bulblets year after year. Unlike traditional onions, these Egyptian walking onion live plants propagate themselves by sending up stalks that produce clusters of bulblets at their tips. As these bulblets mature, they become heavy and ‘walk’ over to touch the ground, where they root and start new plants, hence their charming name. These organic, hardy plants are a fantastic addition to any edible garden, offering both ease of cultivation and a unique culinary experience. They are known for their robust flavor, similar to a strong shallot or mild garlic, making them a versatile ingredient in many dishes. These particular organic walking onions are grown organically, ensuring you receive healthy, chemical-free specimens ready to thrive in your garden. They are a traditional variety, prized for their resilience and productivity. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener looking for a unique perennial or a beginner seeking an easy-to-grow food source, these walking onions are an excellent choice. They are an heirloom variety with a rich history, providing not just food but also a touch of gardening tradition to your home. Enjoy the benefits of a self-sustaining onion patch with minimal effort.

Key Benefits

Adding Egyptian walking onion live plants to your garden comes with a host of advantages, making them a highly desirable choice for any gardener. Their unique growth habit and culinary versatility are just a few of the reasons why they are so beloved, offering a sustainable and flavorful addition to your kitchen.

• Continuous Harvest: Enjoy fresh green onions from early spring through late fall, and harvest the underground bulbs or top-setting bulblets as needed. These plants are true perennials, returning year after year with minimal effort, providing a sustainable food source.
• Easy to Grow: These onions are incredibly resilient and low-maintenance. They tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and are generally pest and disease resistant, making walking onion care straightforward for gardeners of all skill levels.
• Self-Propagating: The ‘walking’ nature of these onions means they will multiply on their own, providing you with an ever-expanding patch of delicious onions without the need for replanting each year. This natural propagation saves time and effort, making them one of the best perennial onion varieties.
• Unique Culinary Flavor: Offering a distinct, zesty flavor profile that is a cross between a strong spring onion and a mild garlic, they are perfect for salads, stir-fries, soups, and roasting. The green tops, bulblets, and underground bulbs are all edible.
• Versatile Usage: All parts of the plant are edible and can be used in various culinary applications. The green tops can be snipped like chives, the bulblets can be pickled or planted, and the underground bulbs can be used like small onions.
• Hardy & Resilient: These plants are cold-hardy and can withstand harsh winter conditions, making them suitable for many climates. They are a reliable addition to a perennial edible landscape, ensuring consistent production of organic walking onions.
• Organic & Traditional: These plants are grown organically, ensuring a healthy and natural product for your garden and table. They represent a traditional, heirloom variety with a long history of cultivation.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Egyptian walking onion live plants are remarkably unfussy, making them an excellent choice for gardeners seeking high yields with minimal effort. To ensure the best growth, choose a location with full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. While they are adaptable, well-draining soil is crucial to prevent root rot. Amend heavy clay soils with compost or sand to improve drainage. Plant the bulbs or bulblets about 1-2 inches deep and 6-12 inches apart, allowing space for them to ‘walk’ and spread. If you’re growing Egyptian onions from bulblets, they will establish quickly.

Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once established, they are quite drought-tolerant, but consistent moisture encourages better growth and larger yields. Fertilize sparingly; a balanced organic fertilizer applied in early spring can boost growth, but these vigorous plants often thrive without much intervention. Mulching around the plants can help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. In colder climates, the tops may die back in winter, but the bulbs will regrow in spring. For best results with walking onion care, consider dividing crowded clumps every few years to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding. These plants are known for being resilient and adaptable across various climates, making them a top choice among perennial onion varieties.

These plants are quite resistant to most pests and diseases. Keep an eye out for common onion pests like thrips or onion maggots, though they are less common in walking onions. Good air circulation and proper spacing can help prevent fungal issues. You can harvest the green tops as needed throughout the growing season. The aerial bulblets can be harvested when they are firm and well-formed, typically in late summer. Use them fresh, pickle them, or replant them to expand your patch. Their robust nature makes them an ideal choice for a low-maintenance, productive garden.

Size & Details

This offering includes 30 Egyptian walking onion live plants, ready for planting in your garden. Each plant is a robust starter, typically consisting of an underground bulb and some foliage, or healthy bulblets prepared for immediate establishment. These plants are known for their rapid growth and quick establishment once planted. They generally reach a height of 18-36 inches, with the top-setting bulblets appearing in late spring to early summer. You can expect a continuous harvest of greens throughout the growing season, with bulblets maturing by late summer or early fall. These organic walking onions are shipped without pots to minimize shipping costs and environmental impact, and to ensure they arrive ready for direct planting. Their resilient nature means they transplant well and quickly adapt to their new environment.

These perennial onions are an excellent investment for a long-term edible garden, providing fresh produce for many years. Their unique ‘walking’ habit ensures a self-propagating patch, reducing the need for annual replanting. For those looking for dependable perennial onion varieties, the Egyptian walking onion is a top choice due to its unique propagation and extended harvest period, offering continuous enjoyment and fresh flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these Egyptian walking onion plants get? A: Egyptian walking onion live plants typically grow to be 18 to 36 inches tall, with the green foliage and flowering stalks reaching their full height during the growing season. The bulblets form at the top of these stalks, contributing to their unique appearance.
• Q: Are these suitable for growing in pots? A: Yes, these onions can be successfully grown in large pots or containers, especially if you want to control their spread. Ensure the pot has good drainage and is at least 10-12 inches deep and wide to accommodate growth and proper root development for your organic walking onions.
• Q: How much sunlight do Egyptian walking onions need? A: For optimal growth and bulb production, these plants require full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. They can tolerate partial shade, but growth may be less vigorous. This is key for successful growing Egyptian onions.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these walking onions? A: The best time to plant Egyptian walking onion live plants is in early spring or early fall. This allows them to establish roots before extreme summer heat or winter cold sets in, ensuring a strong start for these perennial onion varieties.
• Q: How do I harvest Egyptian walking onions? A: You can snip the green tops as needed, just like chives. The top-setting bulblets can be harvested when they are firm and well-formed, usually in late summer. The underground bulbs can be dug up, though many gardeners prefer to let them multiply for continuous growth.
• Q: Are these plants truly perennial, or do I need to replant them each year? A: Yes, Egyptian walking onion live plants are true perennials. Once established, they will return year after year without the need for replanting, making them a very low-maintenance addition to your garden. This is a significant benefit of growing Egyptian onions.
• Q: What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for these onions? A: Egyptian walking onions are incredibly hardy and thrive in USDA Zones 3-10, making them suitable for a wide range of climates across the United States. This broad hardiness makes walking onion care simpler for many gardeners.
• Q: Can I use these onions in cooking just like regular onions? A: Absolutely! All parts of the Egyptian walking onion live plants are edible. The greens can be used like scallions, the bulblets can be pickled or chopped into dishes, and the underground bulbs can be used like small shallots or onions, offering a robust, slightly garlicky flavor.
• Q: What condition will the plants arrive in? A: Your 30 Egyptian walking onion live plants will arrive as healthy, ready-to-plant bulbs or bulblets, typically without soil or pots, packaged to ensure their safe transit and immediate planting upon arrival. They are prepared for quick establishment.
• Q: Is there any specific soil requirement for growing Egyptian onions? A: While adaptable, these onions prefer well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Amending your garden soil with compost will provide the necessary nutrients and improve drainage, optimizing conditions for your organic walking onions.