Beetroot Scarlett F1 Spotlight

Vegetable Production

Beetroot Scarlett F1 – Premium Variety for Profitable Production

If you’re searching for a high-performance beetroot variety that thrives from field to shelf, Scarlett F1 is the hybrid that ticks all the boxes. Bred for fresh market, processing, and storage, Scarlett F1 offers unbeatable uniformity, exceptional taste, and reliable yields. Whether you’re growing for local trade, retail, or industrial processing, this variety is built to outperform.

High Brix = Better taste & longer storage

Uniform, round roots = High pack-out rates

Easy to peel = Lower processing costs

Flexible harvest windows = Vigorous and healthy in spring/summer 

Across markets = Ideal for cooked, peeled, and vacuum-packed products

High Quality, Deep Red Roots

Scarlett F1 produces very dark red beets with smooth skin and a perfectly round shape. The flesh is richly pigmented with minimal zoning, making it ideal for both fresh sales and processing.

Strong Agronomic Traits

Scarlett F1 features medium-strong tops and a balanced plant structure, making it easier to manage in the field and harvest with both belt and top lifting methods. It’s less vigorous than Jolie, yet maintains stronger foliage in spring and summer.

 

Unmatched Taste and Shelf Life

With a Brix level of 11–12, dry matter content of 13%, and Betanin content of 0.65g/100g, Scarlett F1 delivers better flavour, sweeter taste, and deeper colour. These characteristics result in repeat buying by consumers and longer storage life—helping you reduce waste and maximise your profit window.

Processing Made Easy

Thanks to its easy skin release, shorter cooking time, and uniform sizing, Scarlett F1 is a top choice for peeled, cooked, and vacuum-packed products. Processors benefit from lower labour and production costs.

Technical Overview

Attribute Details
Use Fresh market, processing, storage
Shape Round beet
Tops Medium strong
Maturity Medium early
Sowing period Spring and Summer
Density 400,000–500,000 seeds/ha
Harvest method Belt + top lifting
Colour Very dark red
Brix 11–12
Dry matter 13%
Betanin content 0.65 g / 100g
Key feature High quality round beet with excellent uniformity

Beetroot Scarlett F1 is more than a seed—it’s a solution for higher returns, greater efficiency, and long-term customer satisfaction. With performance that’s trusted by growers and preferred by consumers, it’s time to plant your success.

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