RASKAT

Sugar beet of the hybrid 'Raskat' is a medium-maturing agricultural plant intended for cultivation in the Middle Volga region. The vegetation period is about 145-160 days, which allows for harvesting in medium timeframes. The plant is characterized by medium height and a semi-erect leaf rosette with green leaf blade and petiole. The root crop has an oval-conical or wide-conical shape, features significant mass — about 726 grams, which contributes to high yield. The hybrid 'Raskat' demonstrates stable and high root crop yield, reaching 409-580 ц/га (ц/га - ц/га), with sugar content within 16.4-17.9%. Sugar output ranges from 66.8 to 96.3 ц/га (ц/га - ц/га), ensuring efficient sugar production. The plant possesses high drought and root rot resistance, increasing its adaptability to unfavorable conditions. Meanwhile, disease resistance, such as to Cercospora, Ramularia, and powdery mildew, is assessed as moderate, however, the hybrid is weakly affected by root rot and root rot. A feature of the hybrid is a healthy leaf apparatus, high juice purity, and good storability of root crops during storage, which contributes to maintaining product quality after harvest. These characteristics make 'Raskat' an attractive choice for agricultural producers focused on stable and high-quality sugar beet yield in the Middle Volga region.