309/96

Sugarcane beet variety 309/96 is a diploid parental component of a hybrid intended for cultivation in the central region of Russia. The plant is of medium height with semi-erect leaves of medium length and width, characterized by medium intensity of green coloring of the leaf blade without anthocyanin coloring. The root crop is broadly conical, short and narrow, strongly immersed in the soil, with a small head, which ensures ease of harvesting and processing.

This variety is distinguished by its high sugar content, which makes it valuable for the production of quality sugar and other food products. It has good resistance to diseases and is adapted to various climatic conditions, allowing for successful cultivation in various regions. Sugarcane beet 309/96 is an important crop for the sugar industry and can also be used for feed purposes due to its high nutrient content.

Sugar beet is a biennial plant with a taproot system and flowering stems up to 1.5 meters in height. For successful cultivation of variety 309/96, optimal are chernozem soils with a neutral reaction and a seed germination temperature of 10–12 °C, and growth temperature of 20–22 °C. These conditions ensure maximum productivity and crop quality, confirming the significance of the variety in agricultural production.