GERTRUDA KWS

Stable Yields and Intensive Growth: Meet "Gertruda KWS"

When it comes to sugar beet cultivation, farmers constantly search for the perfect balance between root weight and sugar output. The hybrid "Gertruda KWS" (by KWS) stands out as a classic NZ-type (normal sugar content) variety, designed to deliver high yields without compromising the technological qualities of the raw product. As a triploid hybrid, it showcases excellent early-stage growth vigor, which is crucial for establishing optimal crop density.

Crop Health as the Foundation of Profitability

The main advantage of this hybrid is its comprehensive protection against pathogens. In today’s changing climate, where the risks of fungal diseases are escalating, "Gertruda" demonstrates impressive resistance to:

• Rhizomania — a fundamental requirement for soils with high infectious pressure.
• Cercospora leaf spot — even during epiphytotic years, the hybrid maintains its leaf apparatus, extending the period of sugar accumulation.
• Ramularia and Powdery mildew — significantly reducing the frequency of fungicide applications.

This makes the hybrid an ideal choice for farms aiming to optimize pesticide expenditures without sacrificing harvest quality. "Gertruda KWS" is forgiving of minor technological gaps and consistently realizes its potential even under moderate stress conditions.

Who is this hybrid for?

It is a balanced solution for those committed to intensive cultivation technologies. Due to its triploid genetics, "Gertruda" adapts better to temperature and moisture fluctuations compared to standard diploids. This hybrid is particularly suitable for producers supplying processing plants with strict sugar content requirements, as the NZ-type helps maintain a stable ratio between root volume and sugar percentage.

Despite its high robustness, maximum yields are achieved on fertile soils with sufficient nitrogen levels. If you are looking for a reliable, German-bred "workhorse" capable of withstanding major beet diseases without unpleasant surprises by the end of the season, this is your optimal choice.