Knowby Dairy Systems
Knowby
Yield Fodder Beet
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Beet is planted in rows 0.5m apart. So every 2m of a row is equivalent of one square meter.

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<p>Measure 2m along a row. Remove Bulbs.</p>

Measure 2m along a row. Remove Bulbs.

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<p>Remove leaf and weigh.</p>

Remove leaf and weigh.

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Do 5 different rows of 2m and get an average weight.

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<p>Take 2 beet home and cut into 1cm cubes. Weigh out 100g worth.</p>

Take 2 beet home and cut into 1cm cubes. Weigh out 100g worth.

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<p>Put glass of water on a plate with the 100g of beet.</p>

Put glass of water on a plate with the 100g of beet.

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Microwave and weigh repeatedly 2 minutes at a time until the weight stops decreasing. This is the dry weight.

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Use this calculation: Dry weight/ wet weight * average weight for 2m row * 10000 eg 16g/100g * 20kg * 10000 = 32000g That is 32T DM of beet per Ha plus leaf.