Onion bulbs, White Egyptian Walking (3 bulbs)
Onion bulbs, White Egyptian Walking (3 bulbs)
Onion bulbs, White Egyptian Walking (3 bulbs)
Onion bulbs, White Egyptian Walking (3 bulbs)

Onion bulbs,
White Egyptian Walking (3 bulbs)

SKU: #ONB113
Price
Regular price $18.95
Regular price $0.00 Sale price $18.95
Save $-18.95
/

Out of stock

FREE U.S. SHIPPING2-YEAR GUARANTEE

Product can’t be shipped to: Internationally

Not eligible for Priority Shipping

Description

A delectable, sweet, topsetting onion with snow-white flesh and skin. Ideal for permaculture gardens, edible landscaping, or a low-maintenance food crop! Also known as tree onions and perennial onions, the plants produce bulbs at both the top and bottom of the plant. The weight of the top bulbs will eventually cause the plant to flop over in fall and take root in a new place just a few feet away. It truly “walks” across the garden over the years if you let it!

This product does not ship outside the US. 

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Allium x proliferum
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
6–8 hr.
Planting Depth
1–2 in.
Plant Spacing
6–8 in.
Ideal Temperature
45–80°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

The best time to plant Egyptian walking onions is in the fall, typically between September and October, allowing the plants to establish roots before winter. In USDA zones 3-9, this timing is ideal to ensure a harvest the following growing season. If planting in spring, expect to wait until the next year for a full harvest.

How to Sow and Plant

Plant the bulbs or sets 1-2 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart. If planting for a larger onion harvest, space them 6-10 inches apart. Water the newly planted bulbs thoroughly to settle the soil and encourage root development. They can be planted as clusters or separated into individual bulbs. Ensure the soil is rich in organic matter and well-drained.

How to Grow

Egyptian walking onions require minimal care. Regular watering and occasional fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring help promote growth. Mid-season, a side-dressing of compost or well-rotted manure is beneficial. Keep the area weed-free and thin plants as needed. They are relatively pest and disease-resistant but watch out for common issues like onion maggots and aphids​.

FAQ

Why is it called a walking onion?

The weight of the top bulbils will eventually cause the plant to flop over in fall and take root in a new place just a few feet away, hence "walking” across the garden.

Do Egyptian walking onions need to be planted every year?

No, they are perennial and will come back each year. They spread by producing bulbils at the top of the stalks, which fall and root to grow new plants.

Are White Egyptian Walking Onions edible?

Yes, all parts of the plant are edible, including the underground bulbs, stems, flowers, and bulbils. The bulbils can be used like small onions or garlic.

When can I harvest White Egyptian Walking onion?

Harvest the green tops in spring, bulbils in late summer, and mature bulbs when the tops yellow and fall over, typically in late summer to early fall.

Customer reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to share how it grew for you.

More to grow!
See all Onion Bulbs