Abstract:
This study was aimed to observe the growth and yield performance of shallot varieties (Allium ascalonicum L.). An experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with 3 replications. This study was carried out in Nuni Village, North Manokwari Sub District, Manokwari District from July to September 2017. The treatment consisted of 7 shallot varieties (6 introduced national varietis and 1 local variety). Results indicated that varieties Tajuk and Bima Brebes adapted well to the local ecosystem by producing higher vegetative growth and yield than other introduced and the local varieties. Tajuk and Bima Brebes varieties were higher in bulb weight, fresh bulb and leaf weight, dry bulb and dry leaf weight. In addition, Bima Brebes at this trial was able to produce higher yield than the result obtain nationally based on the description. This is an indication that these two varieties adapted to a broad ecosystem. In contrast, a local variety showed more favourable response in the vegetative growth compared to several introduced varieties. However, all yield components were low in the local variety
