ROOTS 2162

ROOTS 2162 is a high-yielding sugar beet hybrid designed for high yield and high sugar content. This variety is distinguished by its high sugar content, reaching 18-20%, which ensures efficient sugar production. The rootstocks are large and smooth, facilitating harvesting and subsequent processing.

The hybrid exhibits resistance to major sugar beet diseases, such as Cercospora, powdery mildew, and storage rot, contributing to yield stability and reduced losses during storage. Additionally, the variety is resistant to glyphosate herbicide application, allowing effective weed control without harming the crop.

Sugar beet ROOTS 2162 is suitable for cultivation in various climatic zones, including Polesie, Forest-Steppe, and Steppe, on neutral and alkaline soils. Besides use in the sugar industry, the rootstocks and tops can be used as a feed base, providing a significant amount of feed units and digestible protein, making this hybrid versatile and economically advantageous for agriculture.