• High dry matter yields
• High dry matter content 20-21%
• Low soil tare - less scouring
• Diploid fodder beet with pink/rose skin colour
• Root shape is conical - less fangs
• Growth habit 40 % out of the ground - easier harvest
• Excellent resistance to bolting
• Good resistance to powdery mildew
• Rhizomania resistant

Growing Guidelines

For the best results, crops should be sown in April into a fine moist seedbed.

Seed is supplied pelleted and includes both an insecticide and fungicide for maximum protection.

Target plant population is 100,000 per hectare.

Fertiliser and weed control are both important, please refer to LG’s “Essential guide to Forage Crops” for further details.

Feeding Crops

Crops should be ready for harvesting from October onwards. Fosyma can be mechanically harvested and stored for winter feed.

Roots are easily eaten, but chopping will help intakes and liveweight gain.

Fodder beets are very high in energy but low in protein, so access to other forages is important.

Some crops can be grazed in situ.