Newbie Sugar Beets

• Member of the Amaranthacea plant family
• Dual purpose plant with its large taproot and abundant top growth for forage
• Can tolerate saline soils better than other species
• Cool-season crop grows late into the fall
• Winterkills north of I-70
• To maximize taproot growth, requires 60-90 growing days before freeze
• Best used in a mix

Seeding: 3-5 lbs/acre at 1” to 1¼” deep. Drill or increase rate to broadcast seed.