Fodder beet Tenderness

Why choose "Nezhnost" for industrial-scale cultivation?

The "Nezhnost" beetroot by VNIISSOK is a staple of Russian selection, designed for professional vegetable farming. Unlike many early-ripening varieties that tend to become fibrous or lose texture, this cultivar maintains the density of the root crop even during long-term storage, making it a strategic asset for operations planning to sell their produce during the winter and spring seasons.

Agrotechnical Insights

This variety is mid-season, with a vegetation period of 90–100 days. The cylindrical shape of the root is a major advantage for mechanical harvesting and industrial processing. Its uniform geometry allows for efficient use of automated peeling and slicing lines, significantly minimizing raw material waste.

• Efficiency: The cylindrical shape is optimized for packaging and dense stacking in storage containers.
• Storage: The variety exhibits excellent shelf life, maintaining its marketability and flavor profile without significant moisture loss.
• Processing: High sugar and dry matter content make "Nezhnost" ideal for juice production, canning, and baby food manufacturing.

Growers should keep in mind that this variety requires proper crop rotation and consistent irrigation during the first half of the growing season. On nutrient-poor soils, "Nezhnost" may show slower growth rates, thus requiring high-quality fertilization. For those scaling up production of vegetable mixes or looking for a reliable, storage-stable variety, this VNIISSOK release remains one of the most consistent and predictable solutions on the market today.