Sugar beet BIATHLON is a hybrid variety specifically developed for high yield and quality sugar. Medium-height plant with a narrow-conical root crop weighing from 472 to 808 grams. This variety is recommended for cultivation in the North Caucasus and Middle Volga regions, where it demonstrates stable yields — up to 423.2 centners per hectare in the North Caucasus and up to 661.6 centners per hectare in the Middle Volga region. Sugar content in the root crops is 18.1% and 17.4% respectively, indicating high product quality.
BIATHLON is resistant to a range of diseases, including phytophthora root rot, root maggots, rhizomania, and rizoctonia, significantly reducing the risk of crop loss and increasing cultivation reliability. Additionally, the variety has good storability in crates, facilitating storage and transport of root crops without quality loss. Recommended for cultivation with irrigation, which helps maximize yield potential.
This hybrid is versatile and adapted to various climatic conditions, making it an attractive choice for farmers seeking stable and high sugar beet yields. Thanks to its combination of high productivity, disease resistance, and sugar quality, BIATHLON is an effective solution for industrial cultivation and processing.
