{"product_id":"walking-onions-red-catawissa","title":"Walking Onions – Red Catawissa","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heirloom, Perennial, Top-Setting Onion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy Perennial \/ Multiplier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Stock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Topsets, Mature Bulbs \u0026amp; Live Rooted Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Catawissa Walking Onion is a hardy heirloom perennial onion known for its distinctive reddish-purple topsets and its unusual ability to “walk” across the garden. Instead of producing seed like ordinary onions, mature plants form clusters of small onion bulbs at the top of tall stalks. As the clusters become heavy, the stalks bend toward the ground, allowing the topsets to take root and establish new plants a short distance from the parent plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes called an Egyptian Walking Onion or Tree Onion, Red Catawissa is an excellent choice for gardeners who want a dependable, self-propagating source of onions. Once established, a planting can continue producing for many years with very little maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plants emerge early in spring and produce flavorful green onion tops that can be harvested much like scallions. Underground bulbs develop in clusters and have a strong, traditional onion flavor, while the small aerial topsets can also be eaten or replanted to expand your patch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Catawissa is especially valuable for perennial vegetable gardens, homesteads, survival gardens, and edible landscapes because it returns year after year and naturally multiplies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant bulbs or topsets approximately 1–2 inches deep with the tip near or just above the soil surface. Space plants about 6–8 inches apart in well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1–2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green tops in spring; bulbs and topsets in summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open-Pollinated \/ Heirloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Red Catawissa Walking Onions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy perennial that returns year after year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally multiplies and spreads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces edible green tops, underground bulbs, and topsets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for perennial and survival gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold hardy and easy to grow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique reddish-purple aerial bulb clusters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn old-fashioned heirloom worth preserving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eStart your patch today and, with time, it can develop into a productive perennial onion planting that keeps giving year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walking onions naturally vary in size. Topsets and bulbs may differ in size and appearance depending on their stage of growth and the time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e We grow Red Catawissa Walking Onions year-round. Topsets, mature bulbs, and live rooted plants are offered as they become available. Check back often for current availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant once, harvest forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheap Seeds, LLC","offers":[{"title":"5 topsets","offer_id":51374079705252,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 mature bulb","offer_id":51447135535268,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 rooted plant","offer_id":51447135568036,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2660\/8036\/files\/mature-topset-walking-onions.jpg?v=1754649661","url":"https:\/\/cheapseeds.net\/products\/walking-onions-red-catawissa","provider":"Cheap Seeds, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}