SMART RADONIA KWS

Field Experience with Smart Radonia KWS

As an agronomist working with the Smart Beet system, I value the «Smart Radonia KWS» hybrid for its field performance and predictability. This triploid sugar beet hybrid from the German breeder KWS is specifically designed for the Conviso Smart system, which has revolutionized our approach to weed management. By using the Conviso 1 herbicide, we can significantly reduce the number of passes over the field and minimize crop stress, which is a major advantage during the early growth stages.

Disease Resistance and Productivity

In practice, the hybrid exhibits impressive resistance to rhizomania and cercospora. In high-pressure environments, where other varieties often suffer from leaf blight by August, Radonia maintains a healthy foliage canopy until harvest. For me, as a field operator, this means sustained photosynthesis and optimal sugar accumulation. The Normal-Sugar (NZ) type provides a balanced ratio between root weight and sugar content, ensuring high factory yield.

Operational Advantages

• Pathogen Resilience: High natural tolerance reduces the need for frequent, costly fungicide applications.
• Flexibility: The Smart system allows for a wider herbicide application window, making us less dependent on specific weed development stages compared to conventional programs.
• Uniformity: Triploid genetics provide consistent germination and emergence, which is critical for precise planter calibration and subsequent mechanical weeding operations.

Smart Radonia KWS is a top choice for those focused on high-tech, risk-mitigated farming. Investing in premium KWS genetics pays off through cleaner fields and the peace of mind that the crop will reach the harvest stage in a healthy, uniform condition, ready for efficient processing.