Beet sugar variety Emma is a high-yield root crop intended for sugar production and feed purposes. This variety is cultivated according to a specialized agronomic scheme, including soil preparation, fertilizer application, sowing, crop maintenance, and harvest. Emma prefers loamy, loamy-sandy, clay, and sandy loam soils with optimal plow layer depth of 20-22 cm, soil pH around 6.5, and phosphorus and potassium content not less than 150–200 mg/kg of soil and humus content around 1.8%. Recommended preceding crops are winter and spring cereals, potatoes, and leguminous crops. Yield of this variety reaches 520 centners per hectare of main product and 208 centners of by-product.
The sugar beet Emma forms a root with firm white flesh and a rosette of basal leaves. Sugar content in modern varieties, including Emma, is 18–20%, making them valuable for the sugar industry. The crop is grown outdoors under optimal temperature conditions: seed germination occurs at +10-12°C, and growth and development at +20-22°C. Beet has good storability and transportability, facilitating storage and transportation of the harvest.
Special attention is given to protecting young plants from stress and pests during cultivation of the Emma variety, as planting density is 11-12 plants per square meter, increasing the risk of damage. To enhance resistance and germination, seeds undergo pelleting and seed treatment. This process involves applying several protective layers, including fungicides and insecticides, ensuring reliable protection during germination and seedling development. Pelleted seeds are characterized by uniformity, ease of sowing with grain seeders, and increased field germination, contributing to successful cultivation and high yields.
