Strawberry Molling Centenary

Strawberry Molling Centenary
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Scottish Institute of Agriculture
  • Name synonyms: Malling Centenary, М-100
  • Taste: sweet
  • The size: average
  • Weight: 20-25-30 gr
  • Yield rate: high
  • Ripening terms: early
  • Advantages: excellent keeping quality
  • Description of the bush: strong, powerful
  • Berry color: bright red
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The range of strawberries on the Russian market has changed over time. The first Soviet varieties were bred in 1924 and dominated until the end of the 20th century, displacing foreign ones. But today the introduction of varieties of European and American selection is being widely developed. One of the best imported varieties is the relatively new Molling Century.

Breeding history of the variety

The Malling Centenary (M100) variety was born in 2006 under the number EM 1754. It was tested for several years and launched into commercial use in 2013 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of East Malling Research Station, the oldest research station in the UK. Research Center for Horticulture and Agriculture. This experimental station was created in the English county of Kent at the dawn of the 20th century at the initiative of local gardeners. They have been engaged in the cultivation and selection of strawberries there since 1983 and have already created more than 40 varieties.

Strawberry Molling Century has rapidly conquered the European markets, competing with the popular developments from Holland - Elsante and Sonata, and even surpassed these reference varieties in a number of indicators (a higher percentage of fruits of the highest category and better transportability). British supermarket chains have preferred this particular variety. The geography of sales of the novelty quickly expanded - the Malling The century was enthusiastically received by the gardeners of the USA, South Korea and Russia.

Description of the variety

Developing this extraordinary "anniversary" variety for such an important date, its creators took into account international experience and endowed Molling Century with excellent properties. It is a hardy and high-yielding early-maturing variety with medium-sized red juicy fruits. The pulp is firm, with a harmonious sweet taste without acid and a delicate aroma. The plant forms powerful shrubs with dark green foliage and tall, straight peduncles with 5-6 berries each. Ripening berries do not touch the ground and are covered with large leaves, therefore they remain clean, do not rot and do not burn from the sun. When the fruits grow larger, the peduncles fall under their weight.

Ripening terms

Molling Century strawberries are characterized by early fruiting: already in early June, the berries, planted in open ground, are ready to be harvested. In the southern regions, the crop can be harvested at the end of May. In terms of ripening, the described variety is comparable to the well-known Alba variety from Italy, and the culture overtakes Elsantu by 4-5 days. The fruits ripen together, turn red evenly and have the same size.

Growing regions

Strawberries Molling Century have been successfully grown throughout Russia, in regions with different climates. It grows well, bears fruit and winters in the rather harsh conditions of the Urals. The cultivation of the variety in northern European countries also gave excellent results. In areas with dry, sultry summers, it is necessary to pay attention to timely, increased watering.

Yield

During the tests, British breeders paid special attention to the yield. Molling Century "joined" in the real competition with the unpretentious industrial variety Elsanta and won it, due to the fact that about 93% of the berries at the output met the requirements of first-class products. Elsanta's figure is 86%. About 1 kg of Molling strawberries are usually harvested from the bush.

And also an important positive point for commercial cultivation is the less time and labor costs for picking strawberries from the Malling Century. Plantation workers do not have to sort the berries by size due to their one-dimensionality.

The fruits have excellent keeping quality, retain their presentation for a long time, remaining bright red and glossy. Transportability is also high due to the sufficient density of the berries (7.5 points out of 10): they do not wrinkle or flow during transportation.

Berries and their taste

The fruits of Molling Century have in the bulk of the average size and weight of about 20-30 g. In the first harvest, the mass of each strawberry is slightly higher - about 35 g. A remarkable feature of the variety is practically calibrated berries: symmetrical, conical, with a smooth shiny skin. The very sweet pulp without voids has a tint of duchess and a strawberry aroma. Even an unripe berry has a high sugar content.

Growing features

Proper watering is one of the main factors for a good harvest at Molling Century. Only cold, settled water is used, and the process itself must be carried out in the morning or in the evening. After planting, the soil and sockets are watered by sprinkling. With the beginning of flowering, you need to switch to drip irrigation in the root layer. With excessive watering, there is a danger of fungal diseases.

The soil must be regularly loosened gently or mulching material must be applied.

When and how to plant strawberries so that they bring a rich harvest is a question that novice gardeners often ask themselves. The berries can be planted in the ground in spring, summer and autumn. Each season has its own characteristics of planting.
Strawberries are the most beloved and popular berry in our gardens. Even in the smallest plots, there will always be a place for it, since every year there are more and more unexpected and original solutions for its cultivation. Strawberries are grown in the form of a carpet, rows, nests, in addition to many different original options. Everyone chooses their own way depending on the area of ​​the site and its design.
Watering strawberries, like any other garden crop, should be in compliance with all the necessary recommendations. During the fruiting period, including the ripening of the fruits, the amount of moisture should be sufficient for the harvest to be a decent amount, and the berries are tasty and aromatic. If you neglect watering, or water little and not enough, then the strawberries can dry out. With excessive moisture, the berries can rot.
Speaking about pruning strawberries, most often it is the removal of leaves on fertile bushes that is meant. This is done to partially rejuvenate the plant, to get rid of damaged, diseased leaves, to prevent bacterial and fungal infections, to reduce the number of harmful insects.

Site selection and soil preparation

When choosing a landing site for the Century Mall, the following conditions must be met:

  • the site must be protected from the wind;

  • location of the site from north to south;

  • no shadow from buildings and trees should fall on the beds;

  • the level of groundwater is important - the territory should not be swampy;

  • strawberries feel bad in the lowlands;

  • every 2-3 years, the place for the berry must be changed so that the soil "rested".

The optimum soil pH should be in the range of 5.5-7.5. You can increase the acidity with a limestone solution, and lower it with organic additives.

The beds should be cleared of weed roots and dug up a month before planting. Fertilizers will saturate the soil with nutrients: compost, manure, humus and ash. The best choice of soil is loam or sandy loam.

The soil for strawberries should be saturated with organic matter. The plant grows best on light loamy or sandy loam soil. Black soil and gray forest soil are also excellent for cultivation. It is undesirable to plant strawberries on clay soil.

Pollination

Strawberry flower stalks Molling Century are large, with a lot of pollen and do not need artificial pollination.

Top dressing

Top dressing is desirable for the variety, especially immediately after planting.Nitrogenous (manure, urea) are responsible for the formation of roots and bushes. Potassium assists in the absorption of nutrients and the development of ovaries and fruits. Phosphorus improves endurance.

Today, gardeners have access to numerous complex mineral and organomineral fertilizers created specifically for this berry crop.

One of the important techniques in strawberry care is feeding. Regular fertilization guarantees a rich harvest. There are several different ways to feed strawberries, and each of them is designed for a specific period of plant development. During flowering, fruiting and after it, feeding should be different.

Frost resistance and the need for shelter

Molling Century tolerates wintering well at moderate subzero temperatures, but requires shelter (spruce branches, hay, dry leaves) if the winter is frosty and with little snow.

So that the next year strawberries will delight us with an abundance of large and sweet berries, they need to be properly prepared for winter. The set of measures for preparing strawberries for the cold includes: pruning, watering, feeding, loosening, pest control, mulching and shelter.

Diseases and pests

The root system of the variety is not too strong and branched. The susceptibility of the variety to late blight is noted. Sometimes the plant is unable to resist the Xanthomonas fragariae bacteria that causes leaf spot. Initial tests showed that Molling Century was inferior to Sonata in resistance to powdery mildew. But modern reviews speak of Molling's good resistance to this disease.

From insect pests (weevil, nematodes, ticks), the bushes must be sprayed in a timely manner (before flowering), for example, with preparations: "Iskra", "Heterophos", "Karbofos", 1% solution of Bordeaux liquid. Folk remedies also help: ammonia, potassium permanganate, boric acid, a mixture of ash, soap and vinegar.

Strawberries are often subject to many dangerous diseases that can seriously undermine its condition. Among the most common are powdery mildew, gray mold, brown spot, anthracnose, and verticillosis. Before buying a variety, you need to inquire about its disease resistance.

Reproduction

The variety is distinguished by good tendency formation. For reproduction, strong formed rosettes are chosen, which take root perfectly.

Strawberries or garden strawberries multiply very easily. The most common way to obtain planting material is to grow young plants from vegetative shoots - whiskers. Seedlings are also obtained by dividing the bush.
General characteristics
Authors
Scottish Institute of Agriculture
Name synonyms
Malling Centenary, М-100
Yield rate
high
Transportability
Yes
Marketability
high
Advantages
excellent keeping quality
Bush
Leaves
wide, bright green, large
Description of the bush
strong, powerful
Berries
Berry color
bright red
Berry shape
regular conical, with elongated tip
The size
average
Weight
20-25-30 gr
Taste
sweet
Scent
harmonious
Pulp
dense, juicy, without voids
Growing
Winter hardiness
winter hardy
Mustache
yes, average
Care
simple
Disease and pest resistance
low resistance to fungal diseases
Late blight resistance
average
Maturation
Ripening terms
early
Reviews
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