Sugar beets, when fully grown, are typically about a foot long and weigh between two and five pounds.
Size and Weight Details
- Length: Approximately one foot (around 30 centimeters).
- Weight: Two to five pounds (approximately 0.9 to 2.3 kilograms).
- Sucrose Content: Around 18% of their weight is sucrose (sugar).
This size allows for efficient harvesting and processing. The relatively short growing season, from late March/early April planting to late September/October harvest, necessitates this size for optimal sugar yield. Their perishability also necessitates processing near the fields, at the 20 factories where they are refined.
