Molly potato variety

Molly is an ultra-early potato variety (Solanum tuberosum) for table use. Bred by employees of the agricultural company "Norika Nordring-Kartoffelzucht-Und Vermehrungs-GmbH" in Germany. In 2007 he was included in the state register of breeding achievements of the Russian Federation in the Central Region. It stands out for its undemanding soil and drought tolerance. Suitable for growing under film shelters. It has proven itself well both in production areas and in garden plots.

The period from emergence to ripening is 55-65 days, the first harvest can be harvested on 40-45 days of growing season.

The plant is of medium height, stem type, spreading. The main stem is semi-erect, there are many lateral ones, the amount of green mass is abundant. Leaves are medium to large in size, light green, sometimes darker. The edges of the leaf plate are medium or slightly wavy. Flowers are usually very few, they are white in color.

The root system of the Molly variety is very well developed, up to 25 homogeneous tubers with a mass of 98-142 grams can form on one plant. They have an oval-rounded regular shape with a leveled surface. The skin is yellow, smooth or slightly rough to the touch. The cut flesh is yellow in color. The eyes are shallow, lie at an average depth.

According to the results of state tests, the yield of potatoes on the 45th day after full germination (at the first digging) was 132-140 kg / ha, at the level of indicators Bryanskiy early and Pushkinets. On the 55th day (with the second digging), it was possible to collect 161-210 c / ha, at the level and 41 c / ha more than the Bryansk early standards. On average, the marketable yield fluctuates within 171-300 c / ha, at the level and 125 c / ha higher than the results of Bryansk early. The largest amount was obtained in the Tula region - they managed to collect 308 c / ha, at the level of the Pushkinets standard. According to some reports, it is possible to receive about 450 c / ha, but there is no official confirmation of this information in trusted sources. The marketability of tubers is 80-92%. Keeping quality is normal, but not outstanding - 82%.

The potatoes taste very good. It belongs to the category of medium-boiling, the tubers in finished form retain a dense structure. The pulp is medium crumbly, of normal consistency, the starch content in it is 11.4-13.4%. The tubers are suitable for boiling, frying, stuffing, baking, dressing soups, and will also show themselves perfectly as an ingredient in salads and vegetable mixtures. They are not particularly suitable for mashed potatoes due to their rather dense pulp. Gardeners prefer this variety for cooking boiled young potatoes with dill.

Molly is undemanding to the type of soil, perfectly adapts to any soil, however, the best yield can be achieved on light fertile soils. As for climatic conditions, plants are relatively unpretentious to them. They tolerate drought well, but they feel great in well-moisturized soil. Despite the fact that the species is officially zoned in only one region, it has proven itself well in many regions of Russia. Below is a short list of farming tips to help you grow healthy, high-yielding plants.

• You can plant tubers in the ground after the soil warms up to + 10-12 ° C and the frosts are left behind. Before planting, it is advisable to treat the seed material with disinfectants against diseases and pests, as well as growth stimulants.
• Planting is carried out according to the scheme 25-30 × 60-70 cm. For this variety, it is very important to observe crop rotation. For cultivation, you should not use the area on which other nightshades had previously grown, this is fraught with infection of the tubers with diseases characteristic of this culture. The best predecessors will be cabbage, onions, legumes, garlic, beets, cucumber, green manure. By the way, it is after the siderates that the potatoes are able to show the highest yield.

• Plants are very responsive to watering.This feature is very important, since due to regular soil moisture, the amount of the crop can significantly increase. To simplify labor, you can install an automatic irrigation system.
• Plants do not require an increased amount of fertilizers, however, as needed, plantings should still be fed. There are no specific recommendations on this matter, so the dosage must be adjusted depending on the type of your soil and the growing region.
• Do not forget about the standard agrotechnical measures. Hilling, weeding, loosening the soil - all this will have a beneficial effect on the development and productivity of your plants.
• Remember also about the timely replacement of seed material. If this is not done, the tubers will degenerate over time - smaller and take on bizarre shapes.

As mentioned at the beginning, Molly is suitable for growing under plastic. If you practice this method, do not neglect maintaining the correct temperature regime in the "greenhouse". A decrease in soil temperature to + 10 ° C, even for 2-3 days, can lead to a delay in the formation of tubers. The same effect can be exerted by raising the thermometer to + 30 ° C. The ideal conditions under which the best results are observed are: + 21-23 ° C during the day and + 14-15 ° C at night.

Due to its early maturity, this variety can be grown twice a season and a good yield can be obtained. Unfortunately, tubers are not very well stored, so this method is more relevant for the sale of young potatoes or for personal consumption in the summer-autumn period.

The variety has a high resistance to the causative agent of cancer and aureus cyst nematode, as well as to the Y virus. It has a low susceptibility to blackleg, moderately susceptible to leaf-rolling virus. It is relatively resistant to late blight on tops and tubers, but preventive treatment is desirable.

This variety is quite highly valued among gardeners and large agricultural firms. She is especially loved for its high yield, good taste, amicable formation of tubers and their excellent presentation. A separate point should be mentioned about the undemandingness of plants to the type of soil, which makes it possible to grow them in many regions. However, in the northern latitudes, proper agricultural technology is extremely important to obtain a large amount of harvest. Molly is relatively unpretentious in her care, but with more attention she can unexpectedly please you!

Among the shortcomings, it is necessary to note the relatively not very good keeping quality. In this aspect, our hero loses to some other ultra-early varieties on the market. But despite this small nuance, this potato has received a large number of positive reviews and is successfully grown by many gardeners and large agricultural complexes.