THE MAIN LIMITING FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE SUGAR BEET CULTURE

Abstract

The biological requirements of sugar beet define it as one of the most difficult crops to grow. Achieving large and stable productions requires a precision technology that ensures the optimal presence of growth and development factors.
Sugar beet requires a high consumption of water (600-650 mm/year), a fact that influences the choice of a culture area, especially in irrigated areas or with groundwater supply. Areas with abundant rainfall during the growing season are also recommended. The location of the culture will take into account the sensitivity to soil acidity and its settling, determining the choice of flat, medium-textured, deep, rich in organic matter and with a neutral reaction (pH = 6.5-8).