Smirnov

Why choose Smirnov by Strube for challenging fields?

The “Smirnov” sugar beet hybrid is a product of Strube’s German breeding program, specifically designed for stability under high infection pressure. If your land bank is located in high-risk zones for fungal pathogens, this hybrid offers a balanced defense strategy.

The Balance of Yield and Sugar Content

“Smirnov” belongs to the versatile segment, combining features of both E (high-yield) and Z (high-sugar) types. In practice, this gives agronomists flexibility: you achieve a substantial tonnage while maintaining excellent sugar content (16-17%). The oval-conical, medium-sized root is optimized for mechanical harvesting, minimizing field losses during lifting and topping operations.

Phytosanitary Shield

The primary advantage of this hybrid is its comprehensive resistance profile. In modern sugar beet cultivation, rhizomania and rhizoctonia are major threats. “Smirnov” effectively manages these risks while demonstrating strong tolerance to cercospora and various forms of root rot. While it does not replace fungicide programs, it significantly mitigates the risk of total crop quality loss during wet summers or in soils with high moisture retention.

Who is this hybrid for?

• Farms with intensive beet rotation schedules where pathogen buildup in the soil is a concern.
• Growers looking for an “insurance policy” against severe outbreaks (especially rhizoctonia).
• Operations focused on mid-season harvest with a priority on sugar recovery rates.

If you are looking for predictability in uncertain climatic conditions, “Smirnov” by Strube is a robust addition to your crop rotation program.