Beta vulgaris, commonly known as sugar beets, is a versatile plant with significant agricultural and wildlife value. Both the foliage and the large, sugar-laden root of sugar beets are relished by deer. In addition to its role in wildlife attraction, sugar beets serve as an effective cover crop, particularly on saline soils where few other plants thrive. They can offer highly nutritious pasture, although they should only constitute part of the ration due to their high oxalate content. Combining sugar beets with high-calcium plants like legumes can help mitigate the effects of oxalate. Establishing sugar beets can be challenging, requiring excellent seed-to-soil contact for germination. This is typically achieved through precise planting equipment such as seed firmers on planters or drills. Planting dates for sugar beets as a cover crop or deer forage range from late spring through August, with earlier plantings generally resulting in higher yields. Proper management and attention to planting techniques are crucial for successful cultivation of this valuable crop.
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Sugar Beets
Beta vulgaris
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Categories: Heartland Collection, Individual Pasture Species, Pasture Seed by Region, Pasture Seed, Florida Tropics, Florida Tropics Planting Region, Great Lakes / New England, Great Plains, Great Lakes / New England Planting Region, Great Plains Planting Region, Intermountain West, Intermountain West Planting Region, Mid-West / Mid-Atlantic, Mid-West / Mid-Atlantic Planting Region, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Southwest, Pacific Northwest Planting Region, Pacific Southwest Planting Region, South Atlantic Transitional, South Atlantic Transitional Planting Region, Southern Subtropics, Southern Subtropics Planting Region, Southwest Desert, Southwest Desert Planting Region, Southwest Semi-Arid Steppe, Southwest Semi-Arid Steppe Planting Region, Southwest Transitional, Southwest Transitional Planting Region, Seed Selector, Heartland Collection
Tag: Sugar Beets
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