Sugar beet Sheriff

Maximizing yield stability with «Sherif»

The French breeding expertise of Florimond-Desprez Veuve et Fils is clearly reflected in the «Sherif» hybrid. As a diploid NE (normal-yield) type, this sugar beet variety is designed for farmers who prioritize consistency, high sugar content, and simplified harvest logistics.

Agronomic performance in the field

The primary advantage of «Sherif» lies in its robust defense against common sugar beet pathogens. By integrating this hybrid into your crop rotation, you can significantly reduce the pressure of disease management:

• Disease Resistance: Excellent tolerance to Cercospora and Powdery Mildew, allowing for a more efficient fungicide schedule.
• Early Development: High resistance to root rot ensures better plant stand establishment.
• Storage Quality: Genetic resistance to various types of rot guarantees that the harvested crop remains intact in storage piles for longer periods.

The cylindrical-conical root shape is ideally suited for modern mechanical harvesters. Its average size profile minimizes root breakage during extraction, ensuring that more yield actually reaches the processing facility rather than remaining in the soil.

Economic efficiency

With a sugar content of 17–18%, «Sherif» provides a competitive advantage for commercial production. It is a reliable, “workhorse” hybrid designed for fields where reliable performance under changing weather conditions is non-negotiable. By choosing «Sherif», growers gain peace of mind during the autumn harvest, knowing the crop is engineered to withstand the biological challenges of the season.