This post has been interesting but I am still lost. I have nothing at all to trade as I am starting all over after being unemployed for 2 1/2 years. Many years ago a friend gave me some red multiplying onions (red beard?) just to thin his beds. They were hardy all year here in Northwest Georgia and supplied me well until I had to move quickly. My search locally has yielded nothing and the web has also been dismal. Does anyone have any idea what variety it was and where I can get it. What other varieties would do well here being hardy, prolific and flavorful? I am partial to the flavor of yellow, red or vidailas. All veggies are going to go through the roof because of gas prices. At least growing some of our food will ease the cost a little. I will do raised beds and planters. Please Advise. meerrden@comcast.net

I'm looking for some Potato Onions too. All the online places that sell them are sold out.

What an unusual plant. I had never heard of it until Mother's Day when we gave some friends a ride home and the wife showed me this plant and described it. She had a few 'cloves' left from her planting which were a bit dried up but I planted them and yesterday I saw a sprout. Then I identified it on the Web. I am certainly looking forward to the produce. Imagine being able to eat the flower stems and root!! What a bargain. I am willing to offer some plants later. Northerner.

Hi All, Just wondering if anybody has any potato or tree onions they can spare for me. I don't really have anything to exchange at this point in time, but I'd be willing to pay any postage or handling fees....? Also, I'm not sure about the quarantine requirements for sending stuff into SA, so obviously would be great if there are any other SA gardeners out there willing to help me out!! Thanks for your time. Simon