Iris / Ipic

Beetroot variety Iris is a mid-season, high-yielding variety with excellent taste qualities. The roots have a cylindrical-conical shape, smooth surface, and average weight of about 700 grams, which facilitates harvesting and reduces soil adhesion. The flesh is dark red with a burgundy hue, tender, juicy, and sweet, making this variety especially attractive for culinary use, including for borscht and kvass.

Iris variety is highly resistant to diseases such as cercospora, powdery mildew, and root rot, as well as drought. The vegetation period is approximately 120 days, allowing beetroot cultivation under various climatic conditions when proper sowing dates and techniques are followed. The roots are deeply embedded in the soil, which contributes to their quality formation and protection against adverse factors.

This sugar beet is a versatile crop, used not only in the food industry for sugar and syrup production, but also as a feed crop with no waste. The variety is transportable and storagable, facilitating its storage and transport. For successful cultivation, select well-lit areas with fertile soil and ensure adequate irrigation, which contributes to obtaining a high-quality yield.