RT 291601 is a sugar beet variety representing a biennial plant intended for sugar production. In the first year of cultivation, it forms an elongated root crop of oval-cone shape with firm white pulp and basal leaves forming a medium-sized dark green rosette. The root crop is planted about 85% into the soil, which promotes good storability and crop preservation. The variety is characterized by high yield — up to 34.3 tons per hectare, as well as high sugar content, making it advantageous for industrial processing.
For successful cultivation of RT 291601, it is recommended to sow seeds in spring in drained, humus-rich soil rich in organic and mineral substances. The optimal planting depth is about 4 cm, at a soil temperature of not lower than +6°C. The distance between furrows should be about 50 cm, and the sowing rate — 110 thousand seeds per hectare. The plant has medium frost hardiness and high drought resistance, which allows growing it in various climatic conditions with minimal crop losses.
Sugar beet RT 291601 is used not only for sugar production but also for producing by-products such as pulp, molasses, and defectate. Molasses is used in the production of alcohol, glycerol, citric acid, and yeast, while defectate serves as a valuable fertilizer. Pulp is a nutritious feed for livestock. In addition, ethanol is obtained from sugar beet, which is used as biofuel, replacing gasoline and diesel fuel, which makes this variety an important element in the agro-industrial complex and energy sector.
