Higher yield and higher sugar content
The field trial confirmed the positive effect of Green On® on the yield and quality of sugar beet. Treated crops achieved higher root weight and higher sugar content, which brings growers a significant economic benefit.
Field trial results
Trial information
- Farm: Dolňácko, a.s. (Uherské Hradiště district)
- Crop: Sugar beet
- Previous crop: Winter wheat
- Field size: 18.77 ha
- Field characteristics: Heavier clay soil, a field of average quality within the farm.
- Application date: 22 May 2024 (BBCH 36 – canopy closure)
- Trial procedure: The whole field was treated with Green On®, except for the control headlands and one 30 m sprayer pass.
- Evaluation: 27 September 2024 after harvest – comparison of the control and treated variants on an area of 1 × 1 m².
Results
| Parameter |
Control |
Green On® |
| Number of roots per m² |
17 pcs |
15 pcs |
| Root weight per m² |
11.5 kg |
12.0 kg |
| Recalculated weight at 16 pcs/m² |
10.88 kg |
12.8 kg |
| Average weight of 1 root |
0.68 kg |
0.80 kg |
| Sugar content |
15.57 % |
16.25 % |
Visual assessment of the crop
No significant differences were observed in a visual comparison of the control and treated crops.
Summary of results
The trial confirmed the positive effect of Green On® on:
- higher sugar beet yield,
- higher sugar content,
- higher average root weight,
- better economic return of cultivation.
Key benefits of Green On®
- Optimizes nutrient uptake and increases both yield and sugar content in plants.
- Protects hail-damaged tissue and reduces the occurrence of heart rot and root rot.
- Supports fast biomass growth and intensive photosynthesis.
- Increases plant resistance to heat, drought and midday wilting.
- Brings a significant economic effect with a return on investment of up to 7 times.
