These were from one bulb, overwintered in the kitchen garden with no care other than weeding and a dose of plant food two weeks ago. They are not from Egypt and they don't walk. These are quite strong flavored but I like the idea of harvesting scallions before most things can even be planted. Respected sources report that stronger flavored onions are better health promoters compared to the mild ones.
My great aunt, Emma Herrmann, grew these back in the 1960s. I don't know where she got her start. She gave me some back then, which I grew in my garden. My batch was lost in time. I bought the start for these from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange back 21 years ago. They have been prospering in my kitchen garden ever since then. I'm always trying to give away starts but most people don't want them.
The starts from topsets have barely started to grow. The overwintered bulbs, on the other hand, are ready to eat now.
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