Egyptian Walking Onion Allium × proliferum

Egyptian Walking Onion (Allium × proliferum) is a hardy perennial herb grown for green tops and bulbils. It prefers full sun to light shade and free-draining, moderately fertile loam, reaching about 60–90 cm. Harvest in tops spring–summer; bulbils late summer for the best flavour and aroma.

  • Sun: Full sun to light shade
  • Soil: Free-draining, moderately fertile loam
  • Watering: Moderate; allow the surface to dry between waterings
  • Harvest: Tops spring–summer; bulbils late summer
  • Difficulty: Easy

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