Beet sugar variety VARELA is a high-quality crop widely used for sugar production as well as for feed purposes. The root has a cylindrical-conical shape with a smooth surface, facilitating harvest and reducing soil adhesion. The average weight of the root is about 700 grams, and the vegetative period lasts up to 120 days. The plant is resistant to drought, cold, as well as diseases such as cercosporosis, powdery mildew, and root rot, ensuring a stable yield and high product quality. The root system of sugar beet VARELA is taprooted and penetrates to a depth of 2-2.5 meters, contributing to efficient use of soil resources. The leaf rosette is semi-erect, with moderately-ribbed medium-sized leaf blades. The root is deeply embedded in the soil, providing additional protection against adverse conditions. The sugar content of modern varieties, including VARELA, reaches 18-20%, making them valuable raw material for sugar and molasses production. In addition to technical applications, VARELA beet is widely used in culinary practices, for example, in making borscht and kvass. It has a dense, juicy flesh with a pleasant sweet taste and minimal fiber content. The vitamin-mineral composition includes B-group vitamins, C, A, as well as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and manganese. High levels of antioxidants such as betaine, beta-carotene, and anthocyanins help protect the body from free radicals and support health. Due to its qualities, VARELA beet stores well without loss of flavor or nutritional properties.
