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Perennial food
Egyptian Walking Onion
Allium × proliferum
Zones 3–9
The onion that walks — topsets bend to the ground and replant themselves, giving scallions, small bulbs, and greens forever with zero replanting.
Sun
Full sun
Water
moderate
Spacing
12 in apart
Soil
Any well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
Difficulty
easy
Zones
3–9
When to plant
Mar
Apr
Sep
Oct
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Plant topsets 1-2 in deep in fall or early spring in full sun. Nearly indestructible — divide clumps every few years and let the patch expand on its own.
Good companions
Carrots, brassicas, and roses (deters pests)
Harvest
Snip green tops anytime; harvest topsets in late summer to eat or replant — cut the patch and it regrows.
Want a plan for growing Egyptian Walking Onion?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
