High fructose content (25-30%) delivers concentrated energy for deer
Adaptable to a wide range of soils for versatile planting
Can be planted in spring, fall, or winter for year-round coverage
Supports deer nutrition during fall when food is scarce
Easy to establish with proper seed bed preparation
Summarized by Shop
Sugar beets are a good addition to your food plot; not a single source food plot. Sugar Beets grow well mixed in with many other food plot selections. Sugar beets provide plenty of energy to deer in the fall (Sugar Beet root are 25 to 30% fructose or sugar). The energy is converted to fat stores in the body of the deer.
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Germination Time
7-14 days under optimal conditions
Height
Up to 12 inches
Sunlight Requirements
6-8 hours
Recommended Planting Time
March 15th through June (South), April 1st through June (Transition Zone), September 1st through October 30th (South), July 15th through August 30th (Transition Zone)
Fertilizer Rate
100 lbs of 16-4-8 or equivalent fertilizer per acre
Seed Rate
10 lbs per acre or 5 lbs per acre if mixed with greens
Summarized by Shop
4.5
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Quick delivery time
Packaged well for shipment
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Kevin · June 16, 2026
Sugar Beets
The deer really enjoyed them late season
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John · March 12, 2024
Happy w/ all of my Hancock purchases
I’ve never had a poor experience w/ Hancock or their products. In fact I’m taking a water break from planting this last purchase.
Suppose to rain tomorrow fingers are crossed!
Thanks Hancock for your products and professionalism.