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    Hi,

    I saw these in the latest issue, but can't find any to buy!

    Anyone got any links? Or better, any tubers?! Willing to swap any seeds I have (I've a considerable collection due to manic and uncontrollable urges while in seed shops!)

    Ta!

    And let's hope we don't get too much rain tomorrow, need to get stuff done!

  • #2
    Have you tried the Real Seed Company? According to the page in the mag they have them. Or have you already tried and found them sold out?

    Kirsty
    Kirsty b xx

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    • #3
      hi,

      Have tried and couldn't find any reference to them in the catalogue at all!

      Bit frustrating really!

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      • #4
        Egyptian onions are usually propogated by sets! For anyone unfamiliar with there growth, they send up a stalk with these small onion sets on the top. The weight of them causes them to bend over and these sets take root!

        I got some off eBay last year but they haven't grown much yet! Probably because the North East of England is a far cry from the Egyptian climate!!

        They must rely on length of day for growth as I seem to remember them putting on a spurt of growth in the Autumn. Sorry I can't help with supplying any sets as I aint had any yet, maybe this year I'll get some!
        My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
        to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

        Diversify & prosper


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        • #5
          Hi,

          Have now found a source online (beansand herbs.co.uk) so should get some of these soon.

          Thanks for the replies folks

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          • #6
            ack can't find these on beansandherbs either... am I looking in the wrong place? I spotted these in the mag too and am very keen to try growing a few

            edit: ahhh... just found them. they're also known as tree onions: Beans and Herbs

            which explains why i couldn't find them on a search for Egyptian onions!
            Last edited by ConstantGardener; 10-03-2008, 12:11 PM.
            God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done.

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            • #7
              There other name is Walking onions, usually propogated from sets!
              My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
              to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

              Diversify & prosper


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