May 29, 2023 · Egyptian walking onions get their name from the fact that, when the bulbils on the top of the plant become heavy, they bend over to touch the soil, and basically plant themselves as each little bulbil already has some rudimentary roots.

Oct 16, 2022 · Egyptian walking onions are easy to grow and produce tasty underground bulbs as well as topsets. Learn how to grow these unique alliums now on Gardener's Path.

Oct 19, 2024 · The onion’s multifaceted role in ancient Egypt—from a dietary staple to a potent symbol of eternity—highlights its significance in both life and death. Its layered form has inspired countless interpretations, and its legacy endures in modern culinary practices and …

May 10, 2019 · Onions are depicted in many paintings found inside pyramids and tombs that span the history of ancient Egypt. The paintings show onions being consumed at feasts, as funeral offerings, on altars and in the hands of priests.

Egyptian walking onions in late winter (L), spring (C) and just before forming heavy bulbil-forming spikes (R). Plant in full sun where you intend to have them for a long time. It can even be grown in a mixed border for an unusual effect!

The tree onion (Allium × proliferum) is a perennial plant similar to the common onion (A. cepa), but with a cluster of bulblets where a normal onion would have flowers. Tree onions are also known as topsetting onions, walking onions, or Egyptian onions.

A unique type of perennial onion, Egyptian walking onions grow a cluster of bulblets where other onions would just grow flowers. The bulblets will sprout and grow on top of the original stalk, and the weight of this new growth may cause the top to flop over.

Aug 31, 2022 · One Egyptian walking onion plant can travel 24 inches (61 cm.) each year, resulting in up to six new plants. Egyptian walking onions are known by several names, including top-set onions and tree onions. Need more walking onion information? Read on to learn about this interesting, attractive plant.

May 14, 2023 · Egyptian onions, also known as top onions, grow sets instead of flowers at the top of the stem. Planted in the fall, the onions are ready for use before most of the garden can be planted. Nice-sized bulbs add pleasant flavor to dishes, cooked or raw.

Sep 18, 2023 · Egyptian walking onions (Allium x proliferum), also called tree onion or topset onion, is a three-in-one perennial onion that can be harvested from spring to fall in Zones 5 to 9. Perennial vegetable gardeners are spoiled for choice when it comes to perennial onions.