Meadow Garlic Bulbils

Meadow Garlic Bulbils - Allium canadense - Canada Onion - Canadian Onion

Allium canadense
Canada Onion
Canadian Onion

Hardy to Zone 3
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Germination Tested N/A

5-50 bulbils per packet

$5.00 CAD

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Meadow garlic is a wild allium native to Eastern North America. The underground bulbs, leaves, and topset bulbils are all edible. The flavour is like a cross between onion and garlic, somewhat similar to the trendy Ramps, although way easier to grow and propagate!

Plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil, although some shade is ok too. The plants will multiple from the base, as well as by the topset bulbils, so you can quickly establish a large patch.

Harvest the underground bulbs almost any time of year, and the chive-like leaves from spring to fall. The bulbs are small, so are best used whole in broths, or they could be pickled like pearl onions.

The topsets and flowers on these plants are delightful- they are kind of like a smaller, native version of Egyptian Walking Onions with pink flowers! Meadow garlic grows about 1-2 feet tall.

Bulbils can be planted anytime from fall to early spring, either direct sown or planted in pots and carefully transplanted. Sow about about 1/4 inch deep, 3-6 inches apart.

US or international orders will receive smaller bulbils due to shipping restrictions.

Growing Instructions

Bulbs are best planted in the fall before the soil is consistently frozen. If you live in a mild area, you may be able to plant almost throughout the winter. If you live in a very cold climate, you can try waiting until spring, and keep the bulbils in a dark, dry place with good airflow. Keep an eye on them, and if they start to go bad or sprout a lot, try planting them in a pot inside, and transplant them outside in spring. Some people say to keep the bulbils in the fridge, so do your own research on what you feel is best. I've had bulbils last at room temperature for a year just fine, but your conditions may be different than mine.

Bulbils can be planted about 2-3 inches apart or farther if you've got the room. They will multiply from the base over time, as well as by fallen bulbils, but they don't mind being crowded. Smaller bulbs can be planted closer together and larger ones given more space.

The bulbils will send out roots and little green leaves that look like green onions. The base will swell a little into a slender bulb, and the leaves will get taller. In the summer they will grow stronger stalks that grow bulbils on the ends. If left alone, the stalks with bulbils will fall over and likely sprout if the soil is moist- or you can cut the bulbils off once their stalk starts to die back and plant them elsewhere.

Shipping & Returns

We ship seeds within Canada for a flat fee of $6, United States for $10, and internationally for $20*. Live plants and large bulbs can only be shipped within Canada.

Any shipping overages will be refunded.

Shipping in Canada

We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order. Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.

Shipping to the US

We ship all US orders via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive.

In our experience shipping seeds over several years, most small orders will make it across the border without issues, but occasionally they will be held at US Customs.

It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that seeds or bulbils are allowed to be sent to your region. We are not able to replace packages that are confiscated or destroyed by customs in your country.

Shipping Internationally

International orders are usually shipped via untracked packet. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held of confiscated by customs.

International shipping countries include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

If you have any issues with your order, please contact us within 60 days and we will do our best to make it right.

*Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars.