Double Protection Varieties
CARISSIMA
Cut Haulage Costs - Maximise Margins
- Highest sugar contents of all UK varieties – 19.18%
- Rhizomania resistant
- New control variety
- Reduce freight cost
One of the UK’s most widely grown rhizomania resistant varieties, Carissima is a new control variety on the Recommended List (RL). This recognises Carissma’s longevity and consistency over the7 years that it has been in trial and reflects its strength of performance on farm.
Carissima produces high adjusted yield and has the highest sugar content on the Recommended List. As a result, and at a time when fuel prices are at record levels – Carissima roots are packed full of sugar ensuring you haul profit, not water.
| Relative data |
Mean of (c) varieties |
CARISSIMA |
|
| Adjusted tonnes % |
100.0 |
100.1 |
|
| Sugar yield % |
100.0 |
99.9 |
|
| Root yield % |
100.0 |
97.8 |
|
| Sugar content % |
18.77 |
19.18 |
|
| Establishment % |
93 |
93 |
|
| Early sown bolters |
433 |
823 |
|
| Normal sown bolters |
17 |
37 |
|
|
Resistance
1 = v.low 9 = v.high |
Rust |
5 |
5 |
| Powdery mildew |
2 |
1 |
|
Data source: BBRO/NIAB RL of Sugar Beet varieties 2012
