[Quetzal]

We're growing some egyptian walking onions for the first time - the ones where new bulbs grow at the top of the flower stalk and then it all falls over and the new bulbs root themselves.

They've been really good - the 'leaf' was a surprisingly tasty green veg, and a lot of them seem to have done the whole bending over trick. And they're much bigger than i expected - like decent sized onions. So far so good.

However, several of them haven't yet reproduced, and i'm wondering what to do with them in general. If I dig the first generation up, then i run the risk that the new ones won't survive/come up in the spring. Is there any merit in leaving some/all of the original ones in the ground over the winter? Does anyone have any experience with these?

[Quetzal]

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[Trillium]

I've had them in my garden for years, and eventually they'll do their thing. They don't seem to be on a schedule so be patient.

But if they're in your way, wait until fall and dig up with a good soil clump attached and place them where it's more convenient

[Quetzal]

thanks

will they survive the winter if just left alone?

[Trillium]

They're extremely hardy and will outlive us all. I simply let mine walk wherever they want and they never disappoint. Did have a look at them today and they decided to try the lawn, but I moved the bulbing heads back into the veg patch as that's where I really want them.