Egyptian Walking Onions – 5 Large Organic Bulbs – Multiplier Tree Onion – Perennial Heirloom

Overview

Discover the joy of growing your own self-propagating vegetables with these premium egyptian walking onions. Also known as Tree Onions or Top Set Onions, these fascinating plants produce small bulblets at the top of their stalks, which eventually weigh down the stem to the ground, taking root and ‘walking’ across your garden. This listing provides 5 large organic bulblets, ready to plant and establish in your garden. Perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, perennial food source, these onions offer both visual interest and continuous harvest. Their unique growth habit makes them a conversation starter and a highly productive addition to any edible landscape. Enjoy fresh onion greens throughout the year and harvest the underground bulbs as they mature.

These walking onion bulbs are an heirloom variety, cherished for generations for their reliability and distinctive flavor. Unlike traditional onions, they don’t require replanting each year, offering a sustainable and effortless way to enjoy fresh onions. They are incredibly hardy and adaptable, thriving in a wide range of climates and soil conditions, making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Key Benefits

Growing egyptian walking onions offers a multitude of advantages for the home gardener, providing a continuous harvest and unique culinary opportunities. These plants are a must-have for anyone looking for productive and resilient additions to their garden.

• Self-Propagating & Perennial: Enjoy a continuous supply of onions year after year without the need for replanting. The top-sets root themselves, expanding your patch naturally. This makes them an incredibly sustainable and low-effort crop, truly a tree onion perennial.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Both the green tops and the small bulbs (top-sets and underground) are edible. Use the greens like scallions in salads, stir-fries, or as a garnish, and the bulbs like shallots or small onions in cooking.
• Extremely Hardy & Resilient: These onions are very cold-resistant and drought-tolerant, capable of thriving in USDA zones 2-9. They can withstand harsh weather conditions, making them a reliable choice for diverse climates.
• Fast Growing & Easy to Cultivate: Known for their vigorous growth, these onions establish quickly and require minimal care. They are ideal for beginner gardeners or those looking for an easy-to-manage edible plant. The cultivating difficulty is very easy.
• Unique Garden Specimen: The distinctive ‘walking’ growth habit adds an interesting visual element to your garden, making them a fascinating plant to observe and grow.
• Organic & Heirloom Quality: These heirloom onions are organic, ensuring you’re growing healthy, chemical-free food from a time-tested variety.
• Multiplier Onions: Each planting of these multiplier onions will yield many more over time, providing an abundant harvest for years to come.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your egyptian walking onions is remarkably straightforward, making them a favorite among gardeners of all skill levels. These resilient plants are quite forgiving and will reward you with a bountiful harvest with minimal fuss. They prefer a location that receives full to medium sun, ideally 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, but can tolerate some partial shade. Ensure they are planted in well-draining soil, as waterlogged conditions can lead to rot. A neutral soil pH is ideal, and they are adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, peat, saline, sand, and silt.

Watering requirements are medium; keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy, especially during dry spells or establishment. Once established, these walking onion bulbs are quite drought-resistant. Fertilization is generally not heavily required, but a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring can boost growth. They are cold-resistant and perennial, meaning they will return year after year, even in cold climates. No specific pruning is needed, but harvesting the greens regularly can encourage new growth. Watch for any signs of common onion pests, though they are generally quite robust. The ‘top sets’ will form on the flower stalks; you can leave them to root naturally or harvest them to plant in new locations or consume.

Size & Details

This offering includes 5 large organic bulblets, also known as top sets, of the egyptian walking onions. These bulblets are ready to plant upon arrival and will quickly establish themselves. They are typically beige, brown, gold, green, white, or yellow in color. Once planted, these perennial onions exhibit a fast growth rate. The plants themselves can reach a height of 2-3 feet, producing edible greens and the distinctive aerial bulblets. The underground bulbs, which can be harvested, are typically smaller than common storage onions but possess a robust flavor. As multiplier onions, you can expect your initial planting to increase significantly over time, providing an ever-expanding patch of fresh onions for your culinary needs. They are suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, though outdoor planting yields the most vigorous growth and natural propagation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these Egyptian Walking Onions get? A: The green stalks of egyptian walking onions can grow up to 2-3 feet tall, with the bulblets forming at the very top. The individual bulblets provided are large, and the underground bulbs, when mature, are typically smaller than traditional onions.
• Q: Are these an indoor or outdoor plant? How much sunlight do they need? A: While they can be grown indoors in a sunny spot, egyptian walking onions thrive outdoors. They prefer full sun to medium sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and bulb production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Yes, these are considered very easy to cultivate, making them excellent for beginners. They are hardy, self-propagating, and require minimal attention once established.
• Q: What condition will the walking onion bulbs arrive in? A: You will receive 5 large organic bulblets (top sets) that are ready for planting. They are typically dormant but healthy and prepared to sprout once planted in suitable conditions.
• Q: Can I use all parts of these multiplier onions in cooking? A: Absolutely! All parts of the multiplier onions are edible. The green tops can be used like scallions, and both the top-set bulblets and the underground bulbs can be used in various culinary dishes.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these perennial heirloom onions? A: Multiplier onions can be planted in the spring or fall. Fall planting often results in an earlier harvest of greens the following spring. They are very adaptable and can be planted anytime the ground is workable.
• Q: What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for these tree onion perennial plants? A: These incredibly hardy tree onion perennial plants are suitable for USDA Zones 2-9, tolerating a wide range of climates, including cold winters and warm summers.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for Egyptian Walking Onions? A: Egyptian Walking Onions are not particular about soil type but prefer well-draining soil. They can grow in chalk, clay, loam, peat, saline, sand, or silt, as long as it’s not waterlogged.
• Q: How often should I water my Egyptian Walking Onions? A: They require medium watering. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering. Once established, they are quite drought-tolerant.
• Q: Do these onions truly ‘walk’? How does that work? A: Yes, they do! The bulblets that form at the top of the plant’s stalk eventually grow heavy enough to bend the stalk to the ground. The bulblets then root themselves, creating new plants and effectively ‘walking’ across your garden.