Barbara sugar beet is a high-yielding and valuable feed crop for livestock such as pigs, goats, sheep, rabbits, and cattle. This variety is characterized by its high content of nutrients, including protein and fiber, as well as a significant level of sugar, which enhances the nutritional value of the roots. Barbara is well-adapted to cultivation on loamy-sandy soils with an optimal pH level around 6.0 and requires adequate levels of phosphorus, potassium, and humus to achieve maximum yield.
Agronomic features of this variety include planting after winter cereals, corn, potatoes, and annual grasses. During cultivation, soil preparation, fertilizer application, crop maintenance, and timely harvest are necessary. The yield of the Barbara variety reaches approximately 520 centners per hectare for the main crop and 208 centners per hectare for the secondary crop, demonstrating its high productivity.
A distinctive feature of the Barbara sugar beet is that a significant portion of its roots protrude above the soil surface, facilitating manual harvest without specialized machinery and reducing harvesting costs. Due to its resistance to adverse conditions and diseases, as well as good storage capacity at temperatures between +0.5 and +4 °C, this variety is a reliable and convenient feed crop for livestock.
