Development of integrated strategies for sustainable processing beetroot production
This project was undertaken to develop best management practices for beetroot farming in Australia. The key outcomes of the project are in the following areas. Evaluation of the causes of beetroot quality rejections, standardised fertiliser programs for slice and baby grade beetroot, standardised planting densities and geometry for slice and for baby grade beetroot, and recommend varieties specifically targeting quality, yield, and seasonal requirements for each slice and baby grade beetroot.