A rare heirloom onion with a story to tell. Tree onions are one of those old-school garden crops that stop people in their tracks. Part green onion, part bulb onion, and completely unlike the standard grocery-store version, these unique onions grow tall stalks topped with little onion bulb clusters… almost like an onion growing onions. What are walking onions or tree onions? Tree onions are a perennial heirloom onion variety prized by gardeners, homesteaders, and chefs for both their flavor and their ability to keep producing season after season. Unlike traditional onions, nearly the entire plant can be enjoyed: The green stalks can be used like green onions or chives The bulbs can be cooked like small onions or shallots The tiny top bulb clusters can be roasted, pickled, or replanted They’re flavorful, hardy, and one of those crops that feels deeply tied to traditional gardening and real food culture. What do they taste like? Tree onions have a richer, bolder flavor than standard green onions while still staying fresh and bright. You’ll notice: A savory onion bite with a little sweetness Tender greens perfect for topping or cooking A deeper, almost shallot-like flavor in the bulbs They’re fantastic in eggs, soups, stir fries, roasted vegetables, potatoes, compound butters, and homemade broths. From the farm Sapling Farms grows organic produce with intention… focusing on freshness, flavor, and quality you can actually taste. These tree onions are the kind of special seasonal find you rarely see available locally… unique, versatile, and guaranteed to spark conversation in the kitchen.
