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ACH Seeds - Central Region
The seed purchase is one of your operation’s biggest decisions every year. That’s why it’s so important to plant varieties that come with a reputation for relentless development. Crystal sugarbeet varieties are specifically bred for Minn-Dak's climate, soil types and pests. All Crystal varieties available in 2024 have the CR+ trait in the Minn-Dak region. Our varieties are positioned with a good balance of high performance and disease tolerance to maximize production.
Variety
Crystal D973
Specs
- Field proven variety with excellent sugar per acre
- Excellent Cercospora tolerance with the CR+ trait
- Strong Aphanomyces, Fusarium and Rhizoctonia tolerance
- Multisource rhizomania tolerance
ATTRIBUTES
Variety
Crystal D011
Specs
- Rhizoctonia specialty variety
- Excellent Cercospora tolerance with the CR+ trait
- Strong performing variety with balanced sugar and tonnage
- Multisource rhizomania tolerance
ATTRIBUTES
Variety
Crystal D125
Specs
- Market leading sugar per ton variety
- Excellent Cercospora tolerance with the CR+ trait
- Balanced disease package including good Aphanomyces and Fusarium tolerance
- Multisource rhizomania tolerance
ATTRIBUTES
Variety
Crystal D166
Specs
- Great plant health with strong Rhizoctonia and Aphanomyces tolerance
- Excellent Cercospora tolerance with the CR+ trait
- Improved sugar per ton with good sugar per acre
- Multisource rhizomania tolerance
ATTRIBUTES
Variety
Crystal D290*
Specs
- Balanced variety with excellent sugar per acre
- Excellent Cercospora tolerance with the CR+ trait
- Good Rhizoctonia and Aphanomyces tolerance
- Multisource rhizomania tolerance
ATTRIBUTES
*Variety pending approval
Diamond Plated® Seed Treatment Series
ACH Seeds developed the Diamond Plated seed treatment series to offer convenience at planting time. This series effectively bundles seed treatments and enhancements to customize seed to meet the needs of each sugarbeet region.
All Crystal varieties are primed with our proprietary priming process. Priming is an important component of the Diamond Plated seed treatment series to help maximize uniformity of emergence.
The Diamond Plated treatment series is offered as Silver and Gold options, representing varying degrees of protection.
Gold
At the Gold level, seed is primed and features Allegiance + Thiram, Systiva, Tachigaren 35g and Poncho Beta treatments.
Silver
Silver Diamond Plated seed is primed and features Allegiance + Thiram, and Systiva treatments.