• Soil test. Take corrective action where necessary. A pH of at least 6.0 is required and ideally 6.2
• Use previous soil test to correct general nutrient deficiency
• Make contact with local seed retailer, drill contractors, fertiliser spreaders and spray contractors. Order seed and make all aware of intentions and drilling date
• Spray with glyphosate and any other chemical that may be required (be aware of previous crop chemical residues)
• Work paddock to a fine and firm seedbed and add fertiliser. Key nutrients for beet include potassium (K), nitrogen (N), sodium (Na), boron (B), magnesium (Mg)
• Spray with glyphosate and insecticide

• Use a precision drill with true monogerm seed. Recommended rates are to drill at 80,000-90,000 seeds/ha for grazing and 100,000-120,000 seeds/ha for lifting

• Chemical application of post sow/pre-emerge chemical
• Monitor crop for cotyledon weeds and insects and treat accordingly with advice from your seed representative or retailer
• Apply side dressing of nitrogen, approximately 50 kg N/ha
• Ensure that the weed and insect control programme set up by your local seed representative or retailer is followed through
• When applying herbicides from this date forward be aware of grazing withholding periods as they may limit early grazing options (some herbicide grazing withholding periods can be as long as 100 days)
• Monitor for aphids and thistles. Start roguing any bolting plants
• Consider another application of K and or N at this time. Consider a fungicide application
• Continue to rogue any new bolters, ensure these are completely removed from the paddock

_{This is a guide only. Significant regional differences will change the applications and timings of fertiliser. Always seek further advice.}