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F1 Kestrel

F1 Kestrel

Crop Name Beetroot
Hybrid Name F1 Kestrel
Segment Round
Plant Habit Erect
Maturity Period 65–75 days
Characteristics • Uniform round-shaped roots with smooth exterior and consistent size
• Deep red interior and exterior color with very light zoning
• High yielding variety
• Good field holding ability
• Suitable for fresh and processing markets
Average Root Weight 200–250 g
Climate & Season Cool to moderately warm season
Sowing Window Winter Sowing: Oct–Nov
Rainy Sowing: June–Aug
Summer Sowing: March–April
Focused Market TN, MH, BHR, UP

Parameter Description
Scientific Name Beta vulgaris
Hybrid F1 Kestrel
Soil Deep red loamy soils with good drainage; also suitable in laterite soils. pH: 6.5–7.5
Land Preparation Plough 2–3 times to fine tilth; apply FYM during ploughing
Spacing Manual broadcasting or seed dibbling; spacing: 30× 10 cm
Climate Cool to moderately warm climate; optimal temperature: 18–23°C
Season
Season Type Sowing Period
Winter Sowing Oct–Nov
Rainy Sowing Jun–Aug
Summer Sowing Mar–Apr
Seed Rate
Method Seed Rate
Broadcasting 8–10 kg/ha
Dibbling 6–7 kg/ha (depends on spacing and method)
Fertilizers & Manures
Type Quantity / Notes Additional Info
FYM 20 tons/ha
Nitrogen (N) 120 kg/ha (½ as basal, remaining as top dressing) Full dose of P2O5 and K2O and half dose of N applies as basal, remain half dose of applied as top dressing when plant growing vigorously
Phosphorus (P₂O₅) 160 kg/ha (full dose as basal)
Potassium (K₂O) 100 kg/ha (full dose as basal)
Any special cases, mention here avoid excess nitrogen causes root cracking
Irrigation Enough soil moisture required to achieve uniform germination, crop irrigated 4-5 days interval in summer and 10-12 days interval in rainy season.
Weed Control Manual weeding at regular intervals
Special Crop Practices Hand thinning to remove excess plants necessary for uniform root development.
Diseases
Disease Symptoms & Control Measures
Rhizomania Elongation of crown and stunting of bulb growth. Use resistant varieties and follow crop rotation.
Cercospora Leaf Spot Circular leaf spots causing defoliation. Control with Hexaconazole 5% EC, Azoxystrobin 23% SC, Mancozeb 63% + Carbendazim 12% WP
Downy Mildew Greyish areas on leaves turn white and shrivel. Control with Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP
Rhizoctonia Horizontal root cracking and rotting. Control with Carbendazim @ 1 g/L
Pests
Name of the Pest Symptoms & Management
Beet Leaf Miner Maggots feed on epidermal layers of leaf causing silver-yellow mines. Controlled by Thiamethoxam 25 WG (0.25 g/L)
Darkling Beetle / Rove Beetle Eat leaves causing leaf damage. Controlled by Klingocide Elite 50 EC @ 0.5 ml/L or Quinalphos 25% EC @ 2 ml/L
Aphids Suck sap from lower leaves causing misshapen leaves. Controlled by Acephate 75% SP (1 g/L) or Imidacloprid @ 0.25 ml/L
Leaf Hopper Suck sap from leaves causing misshapen leaves. Controlled by Klingocide Elite 50 EC @ 0.5 ml/L
Harvesting The crop will be ready for harvest after 65-75 days after sowing, harvesting can be done manually by pulling out each bulb from the soil or by mechanical harvester. The root bulbs have to be washed with water to get rid of soil debris and other infections. Grading can be done based on market requirement.
Yield 25-30 ton/Ha
Parameter Description
Zoning Alternate dark and light colour rings are formed on the beet root. Zoning occurs due to high temperature or irregular supply of moisture.

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