Bitaa

Variety overview:

• Hybrid beetroot variety for multiple production uses
• Suitable for fresh market, processing, and pigment extraction

Root characteristics:

• Root shape: Round / top-shaped
• Flesh color: Dark red
• Internal quality: Minimal zoning (uniform color distribution)
• High sugar content: 12–15 °Brix

Maturity:

• Approximately 60–65 days to harvest

Plant characteristics:

• Erect foliage
• Leaf height: 30–33 cm
• Late bolting tendency

Disease tolerance:

• Tolerant to:
  • Cercospora leaf spot
  • Downy mildew
  • Powdery mildew
  • Rhizoctonia

Agronomic profile:

• Suitable for:
  • Bunching
  • Topping
  • Processing systems

Use segment:

• Fresh market
• Processing (cut / cooked products)
• Pigment extraction