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Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don Shallot · Vegetables · bred by Arjen Jacob Smit

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Dutch shallot type. Externally, the bulbs are characterized by a round shape, reddish-brown color of the scales, and a pink hue of the flesh. The variety is intended for table use, fresh consumption, and culinary processing.

The plant is early-maturing, characterized by uniform ripening and ease of cultivation. The variety shows resistance to bolting and provides a stable yield with good keeping quality during storage. The taste is characterized as mild, without the pronounced pungency of bulb onions.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Arjen Jacob Smit 8 Developed the variety
Applicant
E.T.M. Broers Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
AJS Allium B.V. 8 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - TOP TEELT B.V. Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • QZ European Union Terminated

    № 248965

    Registration
    21 March 2007
    Terminated
    2 September 2024
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № SJL28

    Application
    10 November 2006
    Registration
    21 March 2007
    Terminated
    2 September 2024

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20011921
Terminated
  1. Application filed 28 November 2001
  2. Registered 4 October 2004
  3. Entry closed 5 February 2024

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Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don · Shallot

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Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don · Shallot

1 record

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