A new variety which has gained popularity due to its high dry matter yields produced from clean red/rose roots.
Fosyma has performed well in different regions and soils, its root grows approx. 60% in the ground and makes it ideally suited for both sugar beet and leaf lifting harvesters.
The roots store well and can be chopped to optimise utilisation.
Fosyma has good tolerance to bolting and rhizomania.
| FOSYMA | |
|---|---|
| Relative DM yield % | 114 |
| Relative fresh yield % | 110 |
| Dry matter content % | 21.3 |
| Skin colour | Red |
| % of root in ground | 65 |
| Mean bolter count | 0.0 |
A new variety which has gained popularity due to its high dry matter yields produced from clean red/rose roots.
Fosyma has performed well in different regions and soils, its root grows approx. 60% in the ground and makes it ideally suited for both sugar beet and leaf lifting harvesters.
The roots store well and can be chopped to optimise utilisation.
Fosyma has good tolerance to bolting and rhizomania.
| FOSYMA | |
|---|---|
| Relative DM yield % | 114 |
| Relative fresh yield % | 110 |
| Dry matter content % | 21.3 |
| Skin colour | Red |
| % of root in ground | 65 |
| Mean bolter count | 0.0 |
Data source: Limagrain UK trials 1998-2022, (c) = Control. RT = Rhizomania tolerant. *No data available. Not all varieties tested every year. Not all scores taken every year
For the best results, crops should be sown in April into a fine moist seedbed.
Seed is supplied pelleted and includes both an insecticide and fungicide for maximum protection.
Target plant population is 100,000 per hectare.
Fertiliser and weed control are both important, please dowload the "LG Essential guide to Forage Crops” for further details.
Feeding Crops
Crops should be ready for harvesting from October onwards. Fosyma can be mechanically harvested and stored for winter feed.
Roots are easily eaten, but chopping will help intakes and liveweight gain.
Fodder beets are very high in energy but low in protein, so access to other forages is important.
Some crops can be grazed in situ.
