Claiming that 10% extra yield

 
With British Sugar encouraging growers to make an early start and drill as early as March 1, you need to make sure your beet variety has least risk of bolting, and best establishment figures.
 
“Growers should still exercise caution when choosing varieties for early drilling and choose the varieties with the lowest bolting levels.” Simon Kerr, NIAB.
 
Thankfully there are at least four varieties best suited to these conditions:

 

Pondus Palace Topper Belize

 



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