12 Egyptian Walking Onion Bulbils – Perennial Tree Onion Bulbs

Overview

Discover the joy of growing your own egyptian walking onion bulbils, a truly unique and low-maintenance perennial plant. Also known as tree onions or topset onions, these fascinating plants get their common name from their distinctive growth habit: they produce small bulbils at the top of their stalks, which eventually grow heavy, bend over, and ‘walk’ by replanting themselves a short distance away. This set includes 12 viable bulbils, ready to be planted in your garden. Egyptian walking onion bulbils are prized by gardeners and homesteaders for their hardiness, continuous production, and delicious, mild onion flavor. They are an excellent choice for anyone looking to add a self-propagating, edible perennial to their landscape.

Unlike regular onions that need to be replanted annually, the perennial tree onion offers a sustainable and consistent harvest. These plants are incredibly resilient, thriving in various climates and soil conditions, making them suitable for a wide range of gardening expertise. Once established, they require minimal care, providing fresh greens and small bulbs throughout much of the year. Experience the satisfaction of cultivating a plant that truly gives back, season after season, with these rare and productive bulbils.

Key Benefits

Adding egyptian walking onion bulbils to your garden brings a multitude of advantages, from their unique growth pattern to their culinary versatility. Here are some of the standout benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Continuous Harvest: Enjoy fresh onion greens and small bulbs throughout the growing season, year after year, without the need for replanting. The self-propagating nature of the perennial tree onion ensures a steady supply.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, these hardy plants require minimal care. They are tolerant of various soil types and weather conditions, making them perfect for busy gardeners or those new to growing edibles.
• Unique Growth Habit: Witness the fascinating ‘walking’ phenomenon as the bulbils at the top of the stalks grow, bend, and replant themselves, creating new plants and expanding your onion patch naturally. This makes for an intriguing garden feature.
• Cold Hardy: These onions are incredibly resilient and can withstand cold winter temperatures, returning vigorously each spring. They are a reliable addition to gardens in many USDA zones.
• Culinary Versatility: Both the green tops and the small bulbils offer a mild, delicious onion flavor. Use them fresh in salads, stir-fries, soups, or any dish where you’d enjoy a touch of onion.
• Space Efficient: As they grow upwards and then ‘walk’, they make efficient use of garden space, providing a continuous crop without taking up large areas.
• Rare and Unique:Egyptian walking onion bulbils are not commonly found in regular grocery stores, making them a special addition to any home garden or homestead, offering a distinctive flavor and gardening experience.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Growing egyptian walking onion bulbils is remarkably straightforward, making them an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels. They are known for their hardiness and adaptability. For best results, plant your bulbils in a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. While they can tolerate partial shade, abundant sunlight will encourage more vigorous growth and a better yield of bulbils. Ensure the soil is well-draining, as these plants do not like to sit in waterlogged conditions. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal, but they are quite forgiving.

When planting, space the bulbils about 6-8 inches apart and plant them approximately 1-2 inches deep with the pointed end facing up. Water them thoroughly after planting. Once established, walking onion plants are quite drought-tolerant but will benefit from consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Avoid overwatering. These onions are incredibly cold-hardy, typically thriving in USDA zones 3-9, and will readily overwinter in most climates, returning reliably each spring. Fertilization is generally not heavily required; a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer in spring can boost growth, but they often do well without it. Keep the area around the plants free of weeds to reduce competition for nutrients and water. Harvesting the green tops can be done as needed, and the bulbils can be picked once they are mature enough to replant themselves or to be used in cooking. This ease of care makes it simple to grow walking onions successfully.

Size & Details

This offering includes 12 individual egyptian walking onion bulbils, ready for planting. Each bulbil is typically small, ranging from pea-sized to marble-sized, and will develop into a full plant. When mature, the stalks of these unique onions can reach heights of 2-3 feet, with the bulbils forming at the very top. These bulbils will then grow, causing the stalk to bend over and replant itself, hence the ‘walking’ characteristic. They are shipped as dormant bulbils, ensuring they arrive in optimal condition for planting. Expect to see initial growth within a few weeks of planting, with the first harvest of greens possible in a few months. The plant will continue to produce bulbils throughout the growing season, allowing for continuous propagation and harvest. This particular variety is known as a rare tree onion, adding a distinctive element to your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these plants get? A: Mature egyptian walking onion bulbils plants typically reach a height of 2 to 3 feet, with the bulbils forming at the top of the stalks. The individual bulbils themselves are small, usually pea to marble-sized.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Egyptian walking onion bulbils are primarily grown outdoors. They are very cold-hardy and thrive in garden beds, returning year after year. While possible to grow in containers, they prefer outdoor conditions for optimal growth and ‘walking’.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, these are remarkably easy to care for. Once established, they are very low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and self-propagating, making them ideal for beginner gardeners and busy individuals alike. They are known for being very forgiving.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your 12 egyptian walking onion bulbils will arrive as dormant, ready-to-plant bulbils. They are carefully packaged to ensure they reach you in excellent condition, prepared for immediate planting in your garden.
• Q: Can I eat these onions? A: Absolutely! Both the green tops and the small bulbils have a delicious, mild onion flavor and can be used in a variety of culinary dishes, similar to chives or scallions. They are a wonderful edible addition to any garden.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant grow walking onions is typically in late fall or early spring. This allows them to establish before extreme summer or winter temperatures. They are very adaptable and can often be planted successfully outside of these windows.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Egyptian walking onion bulbils are extremely cold-hardy and can survive winters in USDA zones 3-9. They are known for their ability to overwinter and return vigorously each spring, even in very cold climates.
• Q: What is a perennial tree onion? A: A perennial tree onion is a type of onion that produces edible bulbils on top of its stalks. These bulbils grow, causing the stalk to bend and replant themselves, hence the ‘walking’ name, and the plant returns year after year without needing to be replanted.
• Q: What makes this a rare tree onion? A: While not extremely rare, rare tree onion varieties like the Egyptian Walking Onion are less common than standard bulb onions and are not typically found in regular grocery stores, making them a unique find for gardeners and food enthusiasts.