I'itoi Onion Growing Guide: The Amazing Multiplying Onion

Does this last gardening season have you looking for a win? Try growing I'itoi onions. They are just about foolproof and grow amazingly well in the Sonoran Desert.
I’itoi onions tolerate and thrive in the Sonoran Desert’s difficult growing conditions. I’itoi onions (pronounced “EE-EE-toy”) have a long history in the Sonoran Desert. According to legend, I’itoi - the creator of the O’odham people - called his people together and presented them with onions to plant and share. Learn how to grow I’itoi onions with these tips.
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Introduction 00:00
What type of onion are they? 00:57
Where to find I'itoi Onions 01:14
Understand how they grow 01:44
When to plant 02:06
How to plant 02:38
Bulbs or seeds 02:57
Where to plant 03:18
How to water 04:36
How to care for I'itoi onions 04:50
I'itoi onions as a companion plant 05:01
When to harvest I'itoi onions for eating 05:20
When to harvest I'itoi onions for storing 06:27
Leaving I'itoi onions in the ground 07:30
How to cure harvested onions 08:04
How to store harvested onions 08:48
What to do with your harvest 09:32
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[@familymealsmom440]

Could i buy some bulbs from you?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Beginning in July I'm selling my harvest at Arizona Worm Farm in Phoenix and all proceeds will go to St. Vincent de Paul and Project Roots.

[@aperson1181]

@@GrowingInTheGarden do you ship to Oregon?

[@tmpalara]

Yes! First year gardener here. I got some in the mail yesterday from native seeds. I looked at them and thought ‘what do I do now?’ Haha. This video comes at a perfect time. Thank you Angela. ❤

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

You are such a fountain of garden knowledge, I can't tell you how many times I've turned to your videos for advice. Thanks for the "straight to the point" videos with their beautiful visual proof of your garden expertise.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

So kind of you, thank you.

[@DLEE012]

I thought I would have to give up gardening bc we’re planning to live in Vegas but your garden in Arizona gives me so much hope!! Thank you for sharing such informative videos I’ve learned so much about desert gardening from you

[@ObsessiveAboutCats]

Whelp, you've sold me. I would love to have an onion I can grow through summer (Houston Tx). I do not much care for green onions but I love to use the white parts in cooking these look like they could fill that need perfectly. I'll be growing full bulb onions too but those are more time sensitive (and I loved your video on that subject as well). Bless you for your good videos and your willingness to share knowledge.

[@SquirrelTeeth]

After watching your video, I went to the Native Seeds website and purchased several of the l’itoi onion bunches for myself and family members. I can’t wait to give these a try in the garden. I live in zone 9b Southern California and I love your channel since our climates our similar. I enjoy all your videos and find all your recommendations very helpful. Thank you

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Thank you so much.

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

Please share the link to the Native Seeds website. Thank you in advance!

[@septimal_7]

You're excitement is infectious!

[@barbmills2756]

You hit all the points. Thank you so much.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

You are so welcome Barb. Have a great day!

[@raejeanprather]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing this, I am getting ready to plant mine now.

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

Please share where you bought your bulbs.

[@conniedavidson1807]

I planted some bunching onions this year for the first time. I'm hoping they will do the same thing as your onions. I haven't done any harvesting yet, but when I do, Now I know what to do with them to spread them around my garden.

[@karengrondin5493]

I bought some from Vilardi Gardens at the Roadrunner Farmers Market this past weekend. I'm hoping to get them put them in my container garden this weekend! I'm planning to put them in some five gallon buckets along with some pepper plants.

[@joanflemmingkendrick1107]

It is quite similar to potatoes onions 🌰 Thank you for sharing. I am really interested in these onions. I am now on the lookout! 😊

[@khaistarahman2356]

Angela, you are the gorgeous gardener I have ever seen on KZbin and the most poised as well.

[@bdeas]

Go to horny jail

[@peternorthe1912]

I bought a bag of seed onions and I think there’s way more than I’ll ever be able to use if they grow half as good as you say they will. They almost seem invasive!

[@nageenrajpura0]

Amazing Nice video ❤

[@lifeisgood9175]

I bought some last year, and was pretty much clueless as to how to grow, and what to do with them. Excellent video.

[@rickf.9253]

Where did you buy the bulbs?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@regatta2k]

Angela = The best :)

[@arielog1941]

I got mine from Villardi Farms, right here in the Phoenix area. Namaste

[@southafricanrhino]

Wow I will buy some now! Thank you for the great video. I was wondering if you have noticed why some bulbs are larger than others (besides good soil and water) would planting bigger bulbs results in more big bulbs like garlic?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

I'm sure that is the case, yes. More energy = larger bulbs

[@jill7972]

With multiplier potato onions, planting a big one results in numerous smaller ones, whereas planting a small one results in a larger bulb. I wonder if it might be the same with these.

[@kellybusk5763]

Thanks for sharing your gardening journey! ❤ I've been following you for a couple of years now. This year I had a great chaotic spring garden with four raised beds. Excited to try these next.

[@alexandrianorris2272]

I just love watching your videos! I grew up in northern arizona and when I moved to phx I thought I would never be able to grwo anything like the gardens I grew up with. But I am finding I can! Do you know a place where I can buy I'itoi bulbs? Or do you sell some?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Check Native Seeds Search online they have them seasonally.

[@alexandrianorris2272]

@@GrowingInTheGarden thanks! They are only offering them to for their Native American program right now.

[@tintaya30]

I'll go buy some right away and how they will grow. I tried your links and the Amazon store and t shirt link don't work😢

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Thanks for the heads up. I updated the links. Here's my amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/growinginthegarden and shop: growinginthegarden.bigcartel.com/products

[@Thermaladvantage]

Angela, I would like to try that type of onion this fall but I'm not seeing them at my regular sources. I live in Awatukee. What would you suggest? Thanks.....Dennis

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Check online at www.nativeseeds.org/collections/onions/products/b001

[@Monkey-oy1us]

Im in NC (zone 7b/8a), can I plant these in late April or early May? Or should I wait to plant these in the early fall?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

You could plant now and they will probably grow well for you all summer.

[@Monkey-oy1us]

@@GrowingInTheGarden thank you! When they arrive this weekend, i will put them in the ground immediately!

[@RVBadlands2015]

Is there a garlic you prefer I am in the same climate zone in Calif 9B. And can i’itoi onions and garlic be grown together

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

I like softneck varieties from Forever Young Farms. Sure you can grow them together.

[@rayanneleister9355]

WHERE can I get these I'itoi Onion sets or seeds? I've searched and cannot find them. TIA

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

They are seasonally available online from Native Seed Search. Arizona Worm Farm will have mine for sale in July.

[@valencia6101]

Hi Angela! I live in the east valley, do you have any you could part with? 😊

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

I gave my extras away already this year. I'm sorry!

[@ludmilaishansade4018]

Hello Angela. May I ask you please. If I will get onion now when do I have to plant it. If I will wait for the next season I may lose it. Btw called company for the question they are not easy to communicate with. Thanks in advance.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Plant anytime from now through late fall.

[@rmurphy2495]

Hi Angela. I’ve been trying to find l’itoi onions everywhere and no one seems to have any available. Would u happen to have some to share. I live in the high desert area 8b and our dry hot summers has similar Mesa weather. Pls let me know. I will pay u for them. Thx

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

I shared my extras with a local farm this year. I'm sorry.

[@sangitadesai7278]

I would love to grow these where can I get few bulbs?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Check Native Seeds online, they may have them.

[@sangitadesai7278]

Do you have a link I couldn’t find it?

[@lindawhitehead2295]

I have a garlic question, what's the best type to plant in AZ?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Usually October growinginthegarden.com/how-to-grow-garlic-10-tips-for-growing-garlic/

[@B-Th-Change]

I’m in N Phoenix, is there anywhere here that sells them? I’m having a hard time finding them. Would you consider selling some of yours? 😊 Native Seeds doesn’t have any now.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

I gave away the ones I'm not planting this year already. Sorry! I might have them for sale in other years.

[@B-Th-Change]

That would be great if you decide to sell some :) thank you!

[@B-Th-Change]

I found some!!! I don’t know if you ever make it up north be we have a great nursery up here by the name of Summer Winds and…they have l’itoi onions!!! They are on Tatum just north of Bell road. Great place if you are up in the PV area! Have a great day!

[@aperson1181]

where to buy it in the USA?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Check Native Seeds Search

[@merhernandez954]

Do you sell them online? 🙏🏻

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Not this year.

[@janbrewington7771]

Do you sell your sets?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Not this year, sorry.

[@cynthiasneed7015]

Where can I get some I'itoi onios

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

www.nativeseeds.org/

[@soutpilaar]

What are those yellow plastic things between your onions

[@sandysmith3761]

will these grow in Florida?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

I don't see why not. If you try them let me know how it goes.

[@sandysmith3761]

@@GrowingInTheGarden thanks.

[@koltoncrane3099]

If you’re in mesa you might be in a warm enough climate to grow myr or whatever. The three wisemen gave Jesus gold, and myr or however you spell it. I remember reading a guy in phoenix owns and imported all the species before the federal government and UN imposed tons of laws that prevent trade of seeds. So this guy has every endangered and non endangered species but I think cause it’s from Yemen and Africa that only a few parts of Arizona have a similar climate.