when is fodder beet sown
Fodder beet can be sown from early April. Beet is a sensitive crop and will not thrive in harsh conditions. For maximum yields, sow as early as possible under favourable weather and soil conditions, delays after mid April will reduce yields by about 4% per week latest sowing time is late May.im to establish 30,000 plants per acre. Average field emergence for sugar beet is about 70% (range 55% to 80%) and is a little less for fodder beet. With 56cm (22â) row width and 18cm (7â) spacing 40,700 seeds are planted per acre, assuming 74% establishment this gives 30,000 plants per acre. Sow at a depth of 3.2cm.