Molly sugar beet is a high-yielding diploid hybrid of intensive type with an oval-conical root shape and root penetration into the soil up to 85%. The root has a mass of about 850 grams and is characterized by good technology, facilitating harvest without losses. The hybrid is adaptable to harvest timing and is recommended for cultivation in the Polissia, Forest Steppe, and Steppe zones, with an optimal plant density at harvest of approximately 90,000 plants per hectare and a sowing rate of 1.3 seeding units per hectare.
Molly exhibits high resistance to major sugar beet diseases, including rhizomania, cercosporosis, powdery mildew, and phytophthora root rot, ensuring stable yields and reducing the risk of losses. The sugar content of the roots reaches 19%, and the yield can amount to up to 90 tons per hectare when following recommended cultivation practices. The leaves are of medium size, green, with a semi-erect leaf rosette.
Sugar beet Molly is used for sugar and related products, such as molasses, syrup, and beet pulp. Molasses is used in the production of alcohol, glycerin, citric acid, yeast, and organic acids, while beet pulp serves as a valuable fertilizer. Beet pulp is a nutritious feed for livestock. Additionally, sugar beet is used to produce ethanol, which is used as biofuel, replacing diesel and gasoline.
