Sugar beet SMART DJERBA KWS

Mastering Cercospora control

When you start the season with “Smart Djerba KWS”, you immediately notice the robustness of this triploid hybrid. For any grower, sugar beet production is a battle against pathogens and yield loss. This KWS hybrid stands out for its strong tolerance to Cercospora, which effectively lowers the need for intensive fungicide spraying. Even in humid conditions where infection pressure is high, the crop maintains a healthy leaf canopy until harvest, which is essential for maximizing root mass and sugar content.

Agronomic performance

As a normal-sugar type (NZ), it serves as a reliable workhorse for most farming operations. In the field, it shows excellent uniformity, which makes mechanical harvesting much easier and cleaner—fewer adjustments needed for the lifters and a smoother throughput. The germination is vigorous, allowing the crop to establish quickly and canopy over the rows, effectively suppressing weeds naturally.

• Type: Triploid sugar beet hybrid.
• Category: Normal-sugar type (NZ).
• Main Benefit: High resistance to Cercospora.
• Breeder: KWS (Germany).

In terms of operations, this hybrid is a predictable performer. It reacts well to standard nutrient programs and doesn't require extra complexity. Choosing “Smart Djerba KWS” is a pragmatic decision for those who want to reduce production risks and rely on proven German breeding to secure the yield at the end of the season.