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RGT Olympe

Specialist beet bred for harvesting and long-term storability
Strengths

Strong canopy health to support yield

High quality nutrition for livestock

Specifically suited to lift and feed systems

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

RGT Olympe offers reliable, high performing genetics for farmers seeking strong returns and flexibility from their beet system. Well-suited to New Zealand conditions and bred for mechanical harvesting, this cultivar supports consistent, high harvestable yields.

With very high dry matter bulbs, RGT Olympe delivers excellent long term storability a key advantage for feed planning. Its high energy content makes it a versatile, cost effective feed option, suitable for all classes of livestock throughout the year.

Sugar beet typically has a dry matter content of over 20%.

FARM SUITABILITY

Feed available

Substantial yields of high-quality harvestable beets. Harvested RGT Olympe can be fed in any season.

Stock suitability

All types when lifted and fed.
(can be chipped in some systems).

Sowing rate for harvesting

Precision sowing equipment
100,000-120,000 seeds per ha.

Ensure drill row spacing is set to suit the mechanical harvester being used – consult your harvesting contractor for width.

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