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Post by dld on Jan 21, 2011 13:10:23 GMT -5
Would someone fill me in on these, as it sounds interesting?
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barton
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Post by barton on Jan 21, 2011 15:48:50 GMT -5
Would someone fill me in on these, as it sounds interesting? They make top sets... aka Egyptian onions. They are pretty.
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neoguy
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Post by neoguy on Jan 21, 2011 19:00:11 GMT -5
I've only grown them since the summer of 2009. I believe what I have are the Catawissa Walking Onion. I haven't really tasted any yet as I've been sharing with others. Here are some pics, sorry, I know they could be better: Attachments:
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Post by neoguy on Jan 21, 2011 19:04:02 GMT -5
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Post by neoguy on Jan 21, 2011 19:05:03 GMT -5
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Post by stratcat on Jan 21, 2011 22:56:58 GMT -5
Picture of my Catawissa Onions in 2008. I've not tasted mine yet and they do walk around. After we had rain on 31 December, 2010, and 48F (9C) at night, I planted a couple bulbils on the first day of the new year. I get a kick out of planting these whenever the ground isn't frozen. Previously, I've planted daffodils in January with success. ;D
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Post by veggie maker on Apr 24, 2011 12:18:09 GMT -5
The tall ones are my walking onions.... I recieved about a dozen from a friend last spring and planted them in a small corner of the garden with a lot of horse poop and just left them there all summer ... at the end of the summer I pulled them all, trimmed the tops and roots and bundled them in small groups and hung them from the rafters in a cool shed for the winter and in feb of this year I planted a 30 ft row with them and we have been cutting and eating all the new shoots that come from each mother plant... they both multiply at the bulb and put off bulbils at the top.. the shoots taste like any other green onion, but the mother sets are a bit tough and strong.... Last spring my granddaughter wanted to hurry and plant them so she could see them walk... LOL! and walk they did... If anyone wants any, just let me know this fall and I will have many extras... God willing! Attachments:
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Post by summerhawk on Apr 25, 2011 5:33:07 GMT -5
Something cool to look for also are "Potato Onions" or "Multiplier Onions"
My grandfather grows "Yellow Potato Onions"
They grow in the same manner as shallots.
My mother had sent me some sets of potato onions that my grandfather had given her. I am excited to have them as part of my garden now!
I have not tried the walking onions... They sound like they would be enjoyable to grow too!
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Apr 26, 2011 21:35:04 GMT -5
I've been growing Egyptian onions since the mid80's. I never seem to make use of the top bulbs. I know I could use them in pickles, but they're such a pain to peel. My biggest complaint about the Egyptian Onion is that once the really warm weather hits, the stalks become tough and chewy. They definitely are a spring onion. Overall? I like them for their Visual Effect and the fact that once established they are a Forever fixture.
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Post by ozarklady on Apr 27, 2011 12:01:02 GMT -5
I really like them. I pick some topsets. I keep them dry in a box. Then as I need new onions, I put them in a pot and water them, and have instant green onions for cooking. I trade which are on the counter, and which are in the window, until they quit producing. The outside ones are my source for more inside ones. But, I still get hundreds more than I can use. I really like truly fresh green onion bits in omelets etc.
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w8in4dave
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Post by w8in4dave on Apr 29, 2011 21:46:51 GMT -5
I have some and Just love them
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Post by veggie maker on Apr 29, 2011 22:54:26 GMT -5
ozarklady, that is my favorite also ... I keep them going mainly for that very reason.. scrambled eggs and fresh chopped green onions... we have 16 new chicks this year and as soon as they start laying and the tomatoes ripen, I will be in heaven every morning for breakfast.... LOL!
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Post by errol on Feb 24, 2012 19:21:56 GMT -5
I was given 9 walking onion bulbs a few weeks ago. I set them out and as of yesterday 7 has sprouted!! I was told fall is the best time to plant walking onions, but I think they will do ok this spring and summer. I wasnt to try some tater onions also, but have not gotten any as yet. Would fall be the best time to set out tater onions?? No one around where I live, (close to Murfreesboro Tn) has them that I can find. Most people here never heard of them!
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Post by stratcat on Feb 24, 2012 20:01:37 GMT -5
Hi, Errol.
For the second year in-a-row, I planted a few walking onions on New Year's Day. Then in February, 17 garlic cloves. I even saw a few worms when I was digging. ;D
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Post by errol on Feb 25, 2012 5:10:03 GMT -5
Hey stratcat, those worms thinks its spring time!! go fishing!
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