Sugar beet nutrient requirements

Sugar beet nutrient requirements vary depending on the crop growth stage. Find out which nutrients are most important at different growth stages.

Roles of nutrients at different growth stages

Establishment

  • Nitrogen for early rapid leaf expansion and growth.
  • Phosphate to supply the energy for early growth and development, especially root mass.
  • Manganese for its role in the structure of photosynthetic proteins and enzymes.
  • Zinc for enzyme reactions, early growth and vigour.

 

Canopy development

  • Nitrogen for leaf development and size.
  • Potassium for its role in canopy structure and nutrient movement around the plant.
  • Manganese for its role in the structure of photosynthetic proteins and enzymes.
  • Magnesium for its role in chlorophyll.

 

Canopy duration

  • Nitrogen for large leaves and their duration.
  • Phosphate to supply the energy for growth and development.
  • Potassium for plant water regulation and structural integrity.
  • Sulphur for yield and quality improvements.
  • Manganese for its role in the structure of photosynthetic proteins and enzymes.
  • Magnesium for its role in chorophyll quality.
  • Boron for its role in root development.

Recommended Yara fertilisers for sugar beet

YaraVita BRASSITREL PRO
A flowable liquid suspension fertiliser with a combination of micronutrients including manganese, magnesium, boron and molybdenum for foliar application to oilseed rape, brassicas and legumes.
YaraVita MAGPHOS K
A liquid fertiliser containing a high concentration of phosphate together with potash and magnesium for foliar application to potatoes and other crops.
YaraVita PHOTREL PRO
A high quality, fully soluble powder product combining a balanced combination of essential nutrients for canola and vegetable crops including legumes.
YaraVita MANTRAC PRO
A flowable liquid micronutrient fertiliser containing 500 g/l of manganese for application as a foliar spray or seed treatment to a wide range of crops.
YaraBela AXAN
27% N + 9% SO3 - Granular uniform compound nitrate based nitrogen and sulphur fertiliser for use on all crops.
YaraMila COMPLEX
12-11-18 + 20% SO3 - Prilled NPK fertiliser which also contains magnesium and sulphur as well as micronutrients ideal for use on a wide range of arable and horticultural crops.
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