Potato Onion
Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Amaryllidaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Native distribution
Africa, Asia Temperate & Tropical
Location
Pounder Vegetable Garden and Climate Change Garden
Source of plant
The Maine Potato Lady
Description
Similar to shallots, as they divide into clusters. Why are they called "potato onions"? I've wondered that myself. When harvesting, though, I noticed that the bulbs were clustered underneath each other like a hill of potatoes. Another allium with great storage qualities well into June or July. Flavor is strong and smooth; not as pungent as Stuttgarter. Clusters of 10-12 bulbs have a large size range from ½" to 3".
USDA Hardiness Zone
5