Poltavskiy 71 / Poltavskyi 71

Poltavskiy 71 — a medium-maturing fodder beet variety with a vegetation period of 120-130 days. This variety is characterized by high drought resistance and disease resistance, ensuring a stable yield even under adverse conditions. The roots are uniform in size and shape, with an average weight of 600-700 grams, and can reach 900-1200 grams in favorable years. The dry matter content in the roots is 12-14%, making them nutritious and beneficial for animal feeding.

Fodder beet Poltavskiy 71 has high nutritional value and is widely used in animal husbandry. Both the roots and the tops (leaves) are used as animal feed; the tops contain elevated sugar levels and are used to prepare high-nutritional-value silage. This feed provides domestic animals, including rabbits, pigs, and cattle, with juicy and nutritious feed from autumn until spring.

For successful cultivation, seeds should be sown from April 25 to May 5. Soil fertilization is crucial and includes applying ammonium nitrate (40-80 grams), superphosphate (60-80 grams), and potassium salt (30-50 grams) per 10 square meters. These measures ensure optimal plant growth and development, contributing to high-quality and abundant yields.