Three generations of onions, all still connected and supporting each other – fascinating!
This is my first year with Egyptian walking onions. I love the way these things work. Never ending onions!
I was just checking mine out this morning. I put them in two years ago and I think I’ll get a (small) harvest this year. Woot!
I’m actually not even certain how to harvest. I guess the greens can be used as green onions, but do you eat the sets at the top? Or is there a bulb in the ground? (something something meme…but now I’m too afraid to ask)
I believe the whole plant is edible, but I was pulling the plant for the bulbs (which should be shallot sized) and re-planting the sets for next year.
That’s my understanding as well, though my experience with them is limited
My wife made a salad tonight with a stalk used in place of scallions. I liked the flavor a lot. Tasted like scallions with the heat of strong garlic. I’m a fan. 😀
🤤 love that garlic heat. We’ve got lots of hardnecks coming up on picking, some landrace variety of chives from our neighbor’s great grandfather, and ramps (Allium tricoccum) but maybe I can convince the wife we need another allium.
Well, I’m trying to add the picture, but editing the post doesn’t seem to work in Jerboa.
I see the photo (in Jerboa). Cool!
Thanks! Seems like edits/updates propagate pretty slowly… Could also be crappy internet out in the stix lol
Fun times. I miss growing them. Maybe we’ll get out of this darned suburb next year…
Here’s hoping! Just keep mulching & composting!
