I'm actually not even certain how to harvest. I guess the greens can be used as green onions, but do you eat the sets at the top? Or is there a bulb in the ground? (something something meme...but now I'm too afraid to ask)
I believe the whole plant is edible, but I was planning on pulling the plant for the bulbs (which should be shallot sized) and re-planting the sets for next year.
My wife made a salad tonight with a stalk used in place of scallions. I liked the flavor a lot. Tasted like scallions with the heat of strong garlic. Iām a fan. š
š¤¤ love that garlic heat. We've got lots of hardnecks coming up on picking, some landrace variety of chives from our neighbor's great grandfather, and ramps (Allium tricoccum) but maybe I can convince the wife we need another allium.
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bobofraggins@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 3y
I was just checking mine out this morning. I put them in two years ago and I think I'll get a (small) harvest this year. Woot!
krewllobster@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y
I'm actually not even certain how to harvest. I guess the greens can be used as green onions, but do you eat the sets at the top? Or is there a bulb in the ground? (something something meme...but now I'm too afraid to ask)
bobofraggins@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 3y
I believe the whole plant is edible, but I was planning on pulling the plant for the bulbs (which should be shallot sized) and re-planting the sets for next year.
LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y
That's my understanding as well, though my experience with them is limited
bobofraggins@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 3y
My wife made a salad tonight with a stalk used in place of scallions. I liked the flavor a lot. Tasted like scallions with the heat of strong garlic. Iām a fan. š
LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y
š¤¤ love that garlic heat. We've got lots of hardnecks coming up on picking, some landrace variety of chives from our neighbor's great grandfather, and ramps (Allium tricoccum) but maybe I can convince the wife we need another allium.
SpaceToast@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 3y
This is my first year with Egyptian walking onions. I love the way these things work. Never ending onions!
ffmike@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y
Fun times. I miss growing them. Maybe we'll get out of this darned suburb next year...
krewllobster@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y
Here's hoping! Just keep mulching & composting!