Abstract: Fertilizer management is a key component in maximizing sucrose yield. Management practices that maximize tonnage and sucrose content while minimizing impurities are key to achieving top yields of high quality sugarbeet in the High Plains.
Abstract: Sugar became a staple food over the past two centuries and average annual consumption per head is now about 20 kg. Worldwide demand continues to rise and approaches 140 Mt per year. This comes from only two plants – cane and beet.
Haifa's fertilization recommendations for sugar beet in various fertilization methods
Growing method: open field.
Soil type: Sandy loam.
Plant density: 140,000 – 180,000 plants / Ha.
Expected yield: 40-50 Ton / Ha.