Geronimo
Medium Dry Matter
A consistently high yielding, dual purpose, fodder beet with very good disease resistance.
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Download ForageSelectGeronimo fodder beet, a mono-germ cultivar with a yellow-orange tankard-shaped bulb, positioned 40% above the ground. With consistently high yields and medium dry matter content of 16-18%, combined with large top growth, and strong tolerance to diseases Rhizomania, Ramularia and Mildew. Ideal for sheep, cattle, and deer, Geronimo offers flexibility for in situ grazing or as a lifted, whole, or chopped feed.
Where it fits
A high quality winter feed, with medium dry matter content, capable of producing high volumes for grazing in situ, lifted or as stored feed.
Agronomic Information
- Bulb above ground: +/-40%
- Dry matter: 16-18%
- Disease tolerance: Very good resistance to Rhizomania, Ramularia and mildew.
Animal safety
Recommended for:
Dairy
Beef
Sheep
Deer
Downloads
Geronimo technical documents
Sowing Information
- Sowing rate: 80,000-100,000 seeds/Ha
- Sowing depth: 2 cm
- Row spacing: 40-50 cm
- Plant spacing: 25 cm
- Sowing season: Spring