Three generations of egyptian walking onions

3 years ago by krewllobster to c/greenspace

Three generations of onions, all still connected and supporting each other -- fascinating!

bobofraggins 2 points 3 years ago

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!

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krewllobster 1 point 3 years ago

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)

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bobofraggins 1 point 3 years ago

I believe the whole plant is edible, but I was planning on pulling the plant for the bulbs (which should be shallot sized) and re-planting the sets for next year.

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