Colon is a hybrid of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L. ssp. vulgaris var. saccharifera Alef.), a single-seed diploid hybrid on a sterile NE-type base. The plant is characterized by a mid-early maturity period and high yield. In various growing regions, such as the Central Black Earth, North Caucasus, Middle Volga, and Ural regions, the hybrid demonstrates stable performance: average root yield reaches 395 c/ha, sugar content is 17.9%, and sugar harvest is 71.8 c/ha. The mass of one root is about 501 grams, indicating the large-fruited nature of the variety.
The Colon hybrid is distinguished by good resistance to main sugar beet diseases. Under field conditions, it is weakly affected by cercosporosis and also demonstrates a moderate level of resistance to root rot and powdery mildew. These qualities make it a reliable choice for cultivation in various climatic conditions and contribute to reducing yield losses.
To increase cultivation efficiency and boost yield, the use of complex fertilizers with a balanced content of nutrients is recommended, which ensure full nutrition for plants during critical growth periods. Such fertilizers are easily assimilated by plants, compatible with most pesticides, and resistant to rain leaching. They promote even distribution of nutrients across the leaf surface, do not cause phytotoxicity, and are safe for the environment and beneficial entomofauna. Collectively, these characteristics make the Colon hybrid a promising and effective sugar beet variety for industrial sugar production and other products.
