Egyptian Walking Onion Bulbils (1.5 oz)

Egyptian Walking Onions (Allium × proliferum) are a must-have perennial addition to vegetable gardens, food forests, and homesteads. With their unique ability to “walk” and produce bulbils on their stalks, these onions are not only a delightful addition to your garden but also a convenient source of fresh green onions right at your fingertips!  Also known as tree onions or topsetting onions, these remarkable plants showcase slender, emerald-green stems that curl and arch under the weight of their top-setting bulbils into whimsical shapes. As the onion bulbils mature, the pink/red onions perch atop the stems, eventually bending gracefully towards the ground, where they root and propagate. This “walking” characteristic makes them low-maintenance and self-propagating, ideal for gardeners who love to share with their communities.

In the kitchen, the fresh green tops can be added into salads, stir-fries, soups, and omelets, while the charming bulbils can be used as small onions. Walking onions not only offer a burst of flavor to your dishes, but they also add a touch of  creativity to your culinary adventures.

These onions are perennial in USDA zones 3-10 and are hardy to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. Their resilience allows them to withstand frost and drought, making them a staple for organic gardeners. They return year after year, offering a sustainable and ever-present supply of onions with minimal effort. Best grown in partial sun in hot climates and full sun in more temperate climates. To propagate more plants, harvest the bulbils, plant them, and watch as they multiply and flourish, providing you with a bountiful supply of these flavorful onions year after year. One onion can develop up to 6 onions the first year and if left to grow the following season, will yield more. Plant 6 inches apart for a dense patch of this amazing perennial onion.