{"product_id":"nodding-onion","title":"Nodding Onion","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"429\"\u003eNodding Onion is a graceful and hardy native perennial that adds charm to any garden. It produces slender, upright leaves and a single stem that curves downward to reveal pale pink to white bell-shaped flowers that appear to “nod” in the summer breeze. Beloved by bees and other pollinators, this ornamental and edible plant thrives in a range of growing conditions and spreads gradually to form beautiful clumps. Its subtle onion flavour makes it a useful addition to the culinary garden, while its soft appearance is well-suited to borders, wildflower patches, and rock gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Nodding Onion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"1074\"\u003eIdeal for Zones 3–9, this adaptable perennial does well in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and an excellent candidate for naturalising in low-maintenance gardens, pollinator pathways, and native plant landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1835\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1388\"\u003eA traditional food and medicine for First Nations communities along the Pacific coast and across North America, nodding onion (\u003cem data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003eAllium cernuum\u003c\/em\u003e) was valued for its edible bulbs, leaves, and flowers. Used in cooking for its mild, sweet onion flavour, it was also cultivated as a health-supportive plant and garden ornamental. Its historical role in Indigenous food systems makes it an important species to restore and honour through cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2134\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1869\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1883\" data-start=\"1869\"\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in fall or early spring; clumps will flower in early to mid summer.\u003cbr data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003eZones 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best planted in spring or fall; mulch in colder areas for winter protection.\u003cbr data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"2051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"2054\"\u003eZones 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy with mulch; plant in spring and allow clumps to naturalize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2134\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2535\" data-start=\"2136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2177\" data-start=\"2136\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Nodding Onion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2180\" data-start=\"2177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"2180\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 6mm (¼in) deep or transplant root clumps 10cm (4in) apart.\u003cbr data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"2265\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly in the first year; drought tolerant after establishment.\u003cbr data-end=\"2354\" data-start=\"2351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2354\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use leaves fresh like chives; flowers are edible and bulbs can be lifted in autumn.\u003cbr data-end=\"2456\" data-start=\"2453\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2472\" data-start=\"2456\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide clumps every 3–4 years for continued vigour and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2883\" data-start=\"2537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2575\" data-start=\"2537\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2578\" data-start=\"2575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2601\" data-start=\"2578\"\u003eLet Flowers Mature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow blooms to form seed heads and dry on the plant.\u003cbr data-end=\"2658\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2676\" data-start=\"2658\"\u003eCollect Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently shake or snip seed heads once they turn brown and dry.\u003cbr data-end=\"2741\" data-start=\"2738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2759\" data-start=\"2741\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread seeds to dry for several days, then store airtight.\u003cbr data-end=\"2821\" data-start=\"2818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2831\" data-start=\"2821\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep cool and dry; seeds stay viable for 2–3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2966\" data-start=\"2885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2909\" data-start=\"2885\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2912\" data-start=\"2909\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2964\" data-start=\"2912\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811181605106,"sku":"MF-NATIVE-009","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Nodding_Onion.webp?v=1772481888","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/nodding-onion","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}