Nandi F1
- Crop Name
- Beetroot
- Hybrid Name
- Nandi F1
- Segment
- Round
- Plant Habit
- Erect
- Maturity Period
- 60–65 days
- Average Root Weight
- 200–250 g
Characteristics
- Uniform top-shaped roots with smooth exterior and uniform size
- Deep red interior and exterior root colour with very light zoning
- High-yielding variety
- Excellent heat tolerance
- Suitable for fresh and processing markets
Climate & Season
Cool to moderately warm season.
Sowing Window
- Winter Sowing: Oct–Nov
- Rainy Sowing: June–Aug
- Summer Sowing: March–April
Focused Market
MP, WB, KA, MH
Package of Practices
Physiological disorders, Symptoms & Management
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Beta vulgaris |
| Hybrid | Nandi F1 |
| Soil | Deep red loamy soils with good drainage also suited in laterite soils with soil Ph of 6.5 to 7.5. |
| Land Preparation | Ploughing the soils with 2-3 times, make fine tilth with rotavator and apply recommended FYM at time of ploughing. |
| Spacing | Manual broad casting or seed dibbling, maintain spacing of 30x10 cm |
| Climate | Cool to moderately warm season with a temp range of 18-23°C required to obtain good quality roots. |
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 |
|---|---|
| FYM | 20 tons/ha |
| Nitrogen (N) | 120 kg/ha (½ as basal, remaining as top dressing) |
| Phosphorus (P₂O₅) | 160 kg/ha (full dose as basal) |
| Potassium (K₂O) | 100 kg/ha (full dose as basal) |
Full dose of P₂O₅ and K₂O and half dose of N applied as basal; remaining half dose of N applied as top dressing when plant is growing vigorously. Avoid excess nitrogen — causes root cracking.
Irrigation
Enough soil moisture required to achieve uniform germination; crop irrigated at 4–5 day intervals in summer and 10–12 day intervals in the rainy season.
Weed Control
Manual weeding.
Special Crop Practices
Hand thinning to remove excess plants, necessary for uniform root development.
Diseases
| Disease | Symptoms & Control Measures |
|---|---|
| Rhizomania | Caused by Beet Necrotic Yellow Vein Virus (BNYVV); causes elongation of the crown region and, in severe conditions, stunted root bulb growth leading to significant yield loss. Control: use resistant varieties, crop rotation. |
| Cercospora Leaf Spot | Circular spots on leaves which spread and cause defoliation. Control: Hexaconazole 5% EC (2ml/L), Azoxystrobin 23% SC (1ml/L), Mancozeb 63% + Carbendazim 12% WP (1g/L). |
| Downy Mildew | Greyish areas on leaves turn white and shrivel, causing defoliation. Control: Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP (2g/L). |
| Rhizoctonia | Horizontal cracking of roots leading to rotting and other secondary fungal infections. Control: Carbendazim @ 1 gm/ltr. |
Pests
| Name of the Pest | Symptoms & Management |
|---|---|
| Beet Leaf Miner | Maggots feed on epidermal layers of leaves, causing silvery-yellow mines on leaves. Controlled by Thiamethoxam 25 WG (0.25g/L). |
| Darkling Beetle / Rove Beetle | Eats the leaves of the plant, causing leaf damage. Controlled by Klingocide Elite 50 EC @ 0.5 ml/ltr, Quinalphos 25% EC @ 2 ml/ltr. |
| Aphids | Suck sap from lower leaves, causing leaf misshapen. Controlled by Acephate 75% SP (1g/L), Imidacloprid @ 0.25 ml/ltr. |
| Leaf Hopper | Suck sap from leaves, causing leaf misshapen. Controlled by Klingocide Elite 50 EC @ 0.5 ml/ltr. |
Harvesting
Crop is ready for harvest 60–65 days after sowing; harvested manually by pulling out each bulb from the soil or by mechanical harvester. Root bulbs are washed to remove soil debris and infections, then graded per market requirement.
Yield
25–30 ton/Ha
