Sugar beet ANNAMIRA KWS

Focusing on Maximum Sugar Content

For farmers aiming for high sugar yield per hectare, selecting KWS genetics is often a decisive factor in profitability. Annamyra KWS is a sugar-type hybrid (ZZ type) that has proven its efficiency in intensive farming environments. Unlike multi-purpose varieties, this hybrid is specifically optimized for sugar accumulation, reaching 17–18% content at the time of harvest.

Agronomic Foundation of Resilience

The key feature of this hybrid from the German breeder KWS Saat SE is the balance between high productivity and a strong defensive shield against pathogens. Growing sugar beets involves significant risks of crop loss due to disease, making the focus on comprehensive protection fully justified:

• Rhizomania: The hybrid possesses high genetic tolerance to the necrotic yellow vein virus, ensuring stable results even in infested soils.
• Cercospora leaf spot: Enhanced resistance to this fungal disease significantly reduces the need for excessive fungicide applications, thereby optimizing costs per hectare.

Who is this choice for?

Annamyra KWS is ideal for operations working with sugar refineries under contracts where the payment criterion is the sugar yield rather than just the physical volume of the roots. The hybrid is responsive to high-level agronomy and is capable of reaching its full potential in fertile soils with adequate mineral nutrition.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Its primary strength lies in the predictability of sugar accumulation and high tolerance to key beet diseases prevalent in the European region. However, it is important to note that this ZZ-type hybrid requires strict adherence to harvest timing. Harvesting too early may result in incomplete sugar accumulation, while delaying harvest can negatively affect raw material quality during storage. It is a precise tool for professionals who manage sowing density and timing to achieve target yields.