Biennial reaching 1.5m by 0.2m, hardy to UK zone 5. Hermaphrodite, pollinated by wind. Suitable for various soils, prefers well-drained, moist conditions
Sugar beets are root crops that grow in temperate climates for five months. Mature sugar beets are about one foot long and contain 18% sucrose. Sugar was first isolated from beet roots in 1747 by Andreas Marggraf
Sugar beet contains 12-21% sucrose in its root. Plant has conical white taproot with flat crown. Average weight ranges between 0.5-1 kg. Leaves grow to 35 cm height with rich green color
AGRANA Zucker relies on long-term partnerships with local sugarbeet farmers. Company focuses on regional production and efficient delivery. Sugar production involves extracting pure juice from sugar beet
Sugar can be produced from sugarcane or sugar beets. Both types are 99.95% pure sucralose. Cane sugar is whitened with bone char, making it non-vegan. Sugarcane produces 80% of global sugar, sugar beets 20%
Sugar beet is a biennial row crop cultivated for one year. Vegetation season lasts 190-200 days. Yield ranges from 50 to 60 tons per hectare. Sugar content reaches up to 16% under favourable conditions