Crop Detail Sugar beet plant (Beta Vulgaris), Common name Chaqandar belongs to Chenopodiaceae family. They are like red beets in shape but have a larger white root and are inedible when harvested. Its root contains 75% water, about 20% sugar, and 5% pulp. However, exact sugar content can vary between 12% and 21% sugar, depending on the cultivar and growing conditions. Beet is the only species of agricultural importance in this small family. Sugar is the primary value of beet as a cash crop. Its average weight ranges between 0.5 and 1 kg. |
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Major/Minor | Major |
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Temporary/Permanent | Temporary |
Category | Agriculture Extension |
Type | Crops |
Climate | Temperate |
Water Method | Rain-fed |
Duration | Biennial |
Economic Type | Cash Crop |
Growing Season | Kharif / Rainy / Monsoon Crops |