Sugar beet PRIMOT SMART

Stable yields in high-pressure disease environments

For sugar beet growers, the choice of hybrid is a critical decision that impacts economic bottom line. Belgian breeder Sesvanderhave Nv/Sa introduces "Primot Smart," a hybrid designed to tackle the industry’s biggest challenge: susceptibility to foliar diseases. Unlike many high-yield E-type hybrids that require intensive fungicidal programs to stay healthy, this variety provides a robust genetic barrier against major pathogens from the start.

Agronomic Profile

"Primot Smart" belongs to the high-yield direction (type E), making it a logical choice for operations focused on total harvest tonnage. Its medium-sized, oval-conical root shape is ideal for mechanized harvesting, ensuring low soil tare and minimal breakage. The hybrid’s primary strengths are rooted in its field health:

• Cercospora: A major yield-robber, against which this hybrid exhibits strong genetic tolerance.
• Ramularia: Maintains leaf integrity and photosynthetic capacity even during humid, high-infection seasons.
• Powdery Mildew: Helps prevent premature foliage decline, ensuring the plant stays green to maximize root development through the late season.

Who is this hybrid for? It is perfectly suited for growers operating in regions with moderate to high disease pressure, where maintaining a healthy canopy until harvest is crucial. The combination of high-yielding potential and genetic disease resistance allows agronomists to optimize their crop protection strategies and reduce operational costs. If you are looking for a balance between root mass and durability, this offering from Sesvanderhave Nv/Sa is a dependable asset for your crop rotation.