Gustea
High Dry Matter Fodder Beet
The high dry matter lifting fodder beet.
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Get startedGustea fodder beet, with large bulbs of high dry matter content (20-22%), combining prominent fodder beet and sugar beet parentage, boasts strong disease resistance to Rhizomania and strong bolting tolerance. With bulbs positioned 30% above ground, it allows for easy lifting and feeding to stock. Ideal for sheep, cattle, and deer, Gustea is available coated with insecticide and or fungicide-only, in convenient 50,000 seed units.
Where it fits
A high-quality winter feed, with high dry matter content, capable of producing high volumes for lifting and feeding out.
Agronomic Information
- Bulb above ground: +/-30%
- Dry matter: 20-22%
- Bolting tolerance: Very good*
- Disease tolerance: Very good resistance to Rhizomania.
*Subject to management and climatic conditions
Animal safety
Recommended for:
- Dairy
- Beef
- Sheep
- Deer
Downloads
Gustea technical documents
Sowing Information
- Sowing rate: 80,000-100,000 seeds/Ha
- Sowing depth: 2cm
- Row spacing:: 40-50cm
- Plant spacing: 25cm
- Sowing season: Spring
- Maturity: 200+ days from sowing to grazing
Our sowing guides are a great way to compare a broad range of brassicas and winter forages.
Sowing guides