Characteristics of Molly potatoes

This vegetable was bred by German breeders, but now it is successfully grown in many other countries. Due to its attractive presentation and excellent taste, Molly potatoes are very popular among gardeners and professional farmers.

Characteristics of Molly potatoes

Interestingly, up to the sixteenth century this root crop was considered poisonous and was not eaten by food.It was discovered by the French agronomist Antoine Parmantier, who managed to prove that From this vegetable you can cook not only many different, but also most importantly delicious dishes.

Characteristics of the variety

According to its characteristics, Molly potatoes are an early ripe table variety. and until the tubers are fully ripened, at least 70 days pass, but you can start digging them already 50 days after the end of the vegetative period. These days, from 1 hectare of land they collect up to 17 tons of fruits, and after full ripening – from 18 to 22 tons. At the same time, the yield can reach up to 36 tons per hectare.

Giving a description of the Molly potato variety, growers note a number of its undeniable advantages:

• high yield;
• resistance to various diseases;
• excellent marketable appearance.

In addition, the plant is unpretentious: it tolerates dry weather and does not need additional watering. It can be grown both in open ground and under the film in the greenhouse. The plant also does not have special soil requirements.

Description of the plant

Gardeners are looking for any information that will help them grow the vegetable, and collect an excellent crop. These root crops have a number of advantages that distinguish it from other species.

Plants look very beautiful. Firstly, tall bushes (practically reaching 1 meter in height) are characteristic of this variety, and secondly, the leaves of a young seedling are large in saturated light green color. During the vegetative period, the leaves grow in breadth, which is why the bush takes on even larger forms. The tubers are distinguished by a neat oval shape and average size.

Description of the fruit

The weight of the fruits does not exceed 170 g. They contain the optimal amount of starch, which gives the vegetable a pleasant and delicate taste . According to its taste, it corresponds to mark 4 on a five-point scale developed by farmers.

Fruits are used to prepare various dishes, which are obtained crumbly and not boiled.

Planting tubers

When follow the rules

when planting To grow a good crop of Molly potatoes, the variety description says that you need to follow a number of simple but very important rules.

1. Before planting tubers, be sure to keep in mind that this species will grow best in those areas of the garden where perennial grasses, legumes and winter crops were previously planted.
2. You should not plant them in the place where plants from the pasle family were grown before ov.
3. The most suitable mode for planting is stable and warm weather, somewhere from 18 to 23 °.
4. Germinated tubers should be planted in rows at least 70 cm apart from a friend.
5. It is important that all the fruits used for planting are healthy and not very large in size.
6. Before planting, they should be treated with a special immunomodulator solution that will accelerate the germination process sprouts.
7. Make sure that the tubers prepared for planting are not buried very deeply. The optimal depth of the pit is 5 cm. This will allow the fruits to not freeze and germinate well.

Note that in different regions of the country, the planting time of a vegetable depends on weather conditions and can vary significantly. By the way, this type of root crops can be grown by seed.

Features of care

Molly potato variety, according to experts, does not need complex care methods. Follow a series of recommendations, and the plant will surely please you with an excellent harvest.

1. The first harrowing should be done seven days after the tubers are planted.
2. To protect them from possible frosts, make a high hilling or use a greenhouse film.
3. To protect a plant from pests and diseases, it is necessary to spray it twice a season with Fitosporin-M.
4. Proper watering is equally important. This type of root crops does not need frequent watering. On average, this must be done once every ten days, but very plentifully. If the weather is hot and sunny, do not water the potatoes during the day, wait until late in the evening or early in the morning, because the tubers will simply bake and disappear.
5. The first fertilizing with organic fertilizers must be carried out a month after planting.
6. Do not forget to also fight weeds, at the same time loosening the ground and hilling the plant. If necessary, herbicides can be used to defeat particularly harmful plants. But it’s better to try not to use this extreme measure.

When growing a plant, special attention should be paid to the hilling of seedlings.Before you begin this process, keep in mind that hilling can both help you grow a good crop and lead to completely opposite results. Do not spud tubers when it is hot, and vice versa in case of heavy rains, make sure to take the time to carry out this procedure. Before you start hilling, water the plant well.

Plant resistance

Molly is a type of root crop that is not susceptible to many diseases that often affect this vegetable. Thanks to the vaccinated immunity, he is not afraid of diseases such as late blight, scab, and golden nematode.

When caring for a plant, remember that it is not always the reason that spots appear on the leaves or that rot is caused by an infection. Sometimes it’s simple, the root crop suffers from an overabundance of minerals that fertilize the vegetable or non-compliance with watering and temperature conditions.

Consumer reviews

Potato variety Molly characteristic only positive reviews. Gardeners and farmers appreciate it for such advantages as unpretentiousness in cultivation, resistance to diseases and pests, good productivity. Due to its advantages, this vegetable is grown in many countries. It is especially popular in the post-Soviet space.