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DAVIDOR

DAVIDOR

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95 days. We've trialed a lot of shallots from seed over the years, and Davidor has proven to be reliably productive, early maturing and particularly well suited for our Pacific Northwest growing conditions. Crops yield beautiful, elongated, pink bulbs with easy-to-peel skins and cream-colored flesh. An intermediate day type that’s better adapted than Conservor.
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N.C.
Great variety for intermediate-day areas!

I live in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, at 39 degrees latitude. Most shallot varieties wouldn’t grow very well in my area since they are adapted to 40 degrees latitude and above, but not Davidor!

I started seeds indoors on February 3rd, and transplanted the seedlings on March 30th. The seeds had a high germination rate, and the seedlings were healthy and strong. During the growing season, I provided them with regular watering and occasional fertilizing through my drip irrigation system, and they grew really well! On July 6th, I harvested 30+ sizeable shallots that are currently sun-curing. Each bulb is about 3 inches long and about 1.5 inches wide. Some of them even grew in pairs, with two bulbs on one plant.

I will definitely be growing Davidor shallots in my garden next season, along with another variety called Conservor, which is also adapted to intermediate-day areas. Along with next season’s onion crop, I will provide the shallots with more nitrogen fertilizer to produce larger bulbs, since some of them could have been bigger. Overall, I was impressed with Davidor and I am excited to grow it next season!

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jeannie s.
davidor exceeded expectations!

i have been growing shallots from seed annually for nearly 10 years. this year, 2023, the davidor seeds from territorial grew the largest shallots ever. they're HUGE. and they're beautiful. and delicious. i started the seeds early under grow lights, did not crowd the seed pots, fertilized with diluted liquid kelp until planted outside in april (zone 5/6 SW michigan) then fed with fish emulsion 1x in may. harvested in mid july then hung/cured 2 weeks. a fantastic experience!

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Pam C.
Success!

I grew these this year and even though they were in a bed that was quickly invaded by silver maple roots, I got usable shallots and some that were very large. Will definitely grow again in a better spot.

Soil Temp for Germ 50–85°F
Seed Depth ½"
Seed Spacing ½–¾"
Thin Plants to 2–4"
Minimum Germination 75%
Seeds per Gram ≈ 200
Seed Life 1 year

Allium cepa, Aggregatum Group

Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.

Culture
• Shallots prefer light, sandy, loamy soils
• Apply 1/4-1/2 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 5 row feet, 1-2 inches below transplant or seed

Direct Sowing
• Thin to the strongest plant when 4-5 inches

Transplanting
• Sow up to 10-12 seeds in a 4-6 inch pot
• If tops reach over 5 inches before transplant, cut to 3 inches
• When planting out carefully separate the seedlings and place in a shallow trench
• Fill trench around seedlings and water in well

Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Onion thrips and maggots
• Insect control: Monterey B.t. or Neem oil
• Disease prevention: 5-7 year crop rotation

Harvest & Storage
• As bulbs approach maturity, withhold water so protective paper can form
• Bulbs are ready to harvest when leaves have turned yellow and fall over
• Cure in a warm (75-80°F), shaded, well-ventilated location until outer skin and necks are dry
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
• Check occasionally and immediately remove any sprouting or rotting shallots



Shallot Bulbs

Bulbs per pound: Approximately 15–30, unless otherwise noted.

Culture
• Shallots thrives in rich, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0
• Work in 1 inch layer of compost, 1/2 cup of bone meal, 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer per 5 row feet
• When spring growth begins: water to keep the soil slightly moist, and fertilize with Age Old Grow or TSC's Complete fertilizer
• As harvest approaches: water less to avoid molding or staining
• Our shallot varieties are adapted to 36-55° latitude

Direct Sowing
• Plant the root ends down and cover with 1/2 inch of soil and mulch with clean straw or leaves to 4 inches
• Bulb Spacing: 6-8"
• Row Spacing: 12"

Harvest & Storage
• Bulbs are ready to harvest when leaves have turned yellow and fall over
• Standard yield for shallots is about 4-5 times the amount planted
• Cure shallots like onions: in a warm (75-80°F), shaded, well-ventilated location until outer skin and necks are dry
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
• Check occasionally and immediately remove any sprouting or rotting shallots

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