Chevalier / Shavalie

French Breeding for High-Yield Farming

The «Chevalier» sugar beet hybrid by Florimond-Desprez Veuve et Fils is designed for growers who prioritize the balance between technical efficiency and yield potential. Classified as an E-type (high-yield), this hybrid is engineered to maximize tonnage without compromising on sugar content, which remains stable between 18-19%.

Crop Health as a Foundation for Profitability

The primary challenge in sugar beet production is soil-borne and foliar diseases that can claim up to 30% of the yield before harvest. «Chevalier» distinguishes itself with a robust defensive profile:

• Rhizomania and Cercospora: The hybrid features high tolerance to these pathogens, essential for regions with high humidity or intensive crop rotation.
• Root Rots: Specific resistance to Aphanomyces root rot provides extra security for early seedling establishment.
• Powdery Mildew: Strong resistance ensures the leaf canopy remains healthy throughout the growing season, maximizing photosynthetic activity and sugar accumulation.

As a diploid hybrid, «Chevalier» offers excellent germination energy and crop uniformity. Its oval-conical root shape is optimized for mechanical harvesting, ensuring low soil tare and minimizing harvesting losses, which is critical for operational efficiency.

Why Choose «Chevalier»?

This hybrid is best suited for intensive farming operations. It responds exceptionally well to high-input management and offers predictable results. By mitigating risks associated with common fungal diseases, «Chevalier» from Florimond-Desprez provides a stable and reliable foundation for any sugar beet production strategy.