Brandy is an early maturing hybrid with low zoning flesh. Smooth skin and medium tops. These roots have great internal characteristics paired with a sweet flavor. The good color and low zoning makes it an attractive option for processors.
| Traits | Description | Data* |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Red | RD |
| Maturity (Days) | 60 |
60 |
| Shape | Globe Globe |
Globe |
| Internal Color | Dark Red | |
| Internal Zoning | Low | |
| Sugar Content (%) | High | |
| Top Height (Inches) | 12-13 |
12-13 |
| Leaf Habit | Fully Erect | |
| Leaf Color | Green with Red Veins | |
| Bolting Tolerance | Resistant R |
R |
| Disease and Herbicide Reactions | |
|---|---|
| CLS |
MS Moderately Susceptible |
| DM | |
| PM | |
| RS |
M Moderate |
CLS = Cercospora Leaf Spot (Cercospora beticola)
DM = Downy Mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. betae)
PM = Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe betae)
RS = Rhizoctonia Root Rot (Rhizoctonia solani)
D = Drought