Malling™ Champion is a high yielding, large fruited, high quality selection with superior disease resistance. This early season everbearer with a peak harvest in July and steady production throughout August.
This high yielding variety frequently exceeds 1000gms/plant in trials whilst 62% of berries exceeded 32mm in size and a Class 1 percentage of 88%. Shelf-life is good and the berries are attractive, conic shaped, with a good skin firmness and a pleasantly sweet flavour.
Well displayed fruit on long trusses ensure fast and economical picking. Malling™ Champion is resistant to Crown Rot and Verticillium Wilt and has moderate resistance to Powdery Mildew, this variety is also extremely tolerant to wind and rain damage.
Certified Stock
250cc cell heavy tray plant: £625 per thousand
135cc cell mini tray plants: £540 per thousand
Additional charges may apply, please see the Cold Store Charges tab for more information.
This variety is protected by the breeder and requires the completion of a Grower Non-Propagation Agreement for orders of 1000+ plants