Gustea

High Dry Matter Fodder Beet

The high dry matter lifting fodder beet.

Gustea
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Gustea 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
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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
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