DM 175

Stable Sugar Beet Yield with Strube DM 175

Choosing a sugar beet hybrid is all about balancing sugar potential with field risk management. The German hybrid DM 175, developed by Strube, is tailored for agronomists who prioritize yield predictability in environments with moderate disease pressure. Belonging to the Normal-Sugar (NZ) type, this hybrid ensures consistent sugar output per hectare, making it a reliable choice for farms aiming to minimize risks under standard agronomic practices.

Agronomic Profile and Defense

The key strength of DM 175 is its genetic resistance to a complex of pathogens that traditionally compromise margins in sugar beet fields. Specifically, this hybrid demonstrates high tolerance to:

• Cercospora, which is critical for maintaining leaf canopy area during the second half of the growing season.
• Root rot (seedling blight), facilitating uniform emergence at the start of the season.
• Various rots and powdery mildew, significantly reducing the need for additional fungicide applications.

Its diploid ploidy combined with a medium-sized, cylindrical-conical root shape streamlines mechanized harvesting. These roots sustain less damage during extraction from the soil and maintain excellent storage properties during transport to processing facilities.

Practical Field Application

DM 175 performs most effectively in moderate to fertile soils when standard crop rotation is maintained. Due to its Normal (NZ) type, it does not require "extreme" growing conditions to achieve target sugar content metrics. It is an optimal solution for farms focused on stable root crop yields, efficient logistics, and a reduced reliance on intensive chemical protection against foliar diseases.