Sugar beet variety SKL 6279 boasts high yield potential and sugar content, making it an excellent choice for successful cultivation. The root crop has an oval-cone shape and buries itself in the soil by approximately 85%, which promotes good development and harvest collection. The leaf rosette is of medium size, sprawling in shape, and dark green, indicating a healthy plant condition.
This variety is distinguished by its drought resistance, cold tolerance, resistance to various diseases, and winter hardiness, which significantly enhances its reliability under various climatic conditions. Thanks to its good storage capacity, the harvest retains its qualities for a long time, which is important for storage and processing. SKL 6279 is recommended for medium harvest times, which allows for optimal planning of agrotechnical activities.
Sugar beet of this variety can germinate at temperatures from +5°C, although optimal growth conditions are considered to be temperatures in the range of 13-15°C. Modern varieties, including SKL 6279, contain 18 to 20% sugar, ensuring high sugar content of the product. To achieve maximum yield, it is important to ensure sufficient light, as its lack negatively affects plant development.