SN 80 F is a mid-season diploid hybrid of sugar beet designed for cultivation in all regions of the sugar beet growing zone. This hybrid is distinguished by its high yield and high sugar content, making it particularly valuable for sugar production. The root crop forms with standard head placement above the field surface, and plant density in the planting reaches optimal levels, which promotes maximum area utilization and yield increase.
Sugar beet is a heat-loving and heat-tolerant crop; the optimal temperature for its growth and development is 20-22°C, though photosynthesis occurs effectively even at temperatures above 40°C. The plant is very moisture-demanding, especially during the intensive root crop growth period in July-August. Thanks to a well-developed root system capable of absorbing water from depths up to 2.5 meters, SN 80 F sugar beet possesses good drought resistance, which allows maintaining yield stability even under insufficient moisture conditions.
Sugar beet is a biennial plant; in the first year of cultivation, it forms an elongated root crop with firm white flesh and a basal rosette of leaves. In addition to sugar production, sugar beet is used comprehensively: from it, molasses, invert sugar, and defectate are obtained, which find application in various industries. Molasses serves as raw material for producing alcohol, glycerin, citric acid, and yeast; defectate is used as fertilizer, and pulp is a valuable feed for farm animals. Ethanol is also obtained from sugar beet, which is used as an alternative fuel.
