Egyptian Onion

Latin Name: Allium × proliferum
Plant type: Perennial (perpetual onion)
Botanical family: Amaryllidaceae

Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Harvest period: Stems: May to June (like chives) Aboveground bulbils: July to August Underground bulbs: autumn

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Moderate — very drought tolerant once established

Spacing: 25 to 30 cm between plants — let bulbils fall back or replant to naturalize

Companion plants: Carrots, lettuce, strawberries
Enemy plants: Peas, beans

Description

A stunning perennial that produces spring onion-like stems topped with small aerial bulbils (bulbils). These bulbils can be harvested to eat like small pearl onions or replanted to propagate naturally—hence its nickname, the walking onion! It is hardy, returns year after year, is cold-resistant, and can be harvested from stem to bulb. A self-sufficient, tasty, and practical plant, perfect for a perennial vegetable garden.

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