Come hear about the Nova Scotia energy beet growing
experience and learn why more growers are considering
getting into farming energy beets. Energy beets will be
used by ABC to produce a number of green energy
products - ethanol, thermal electric and fertilizer and can
also support the economy by providing another crop for
Nova Scotia farmers to grow

Growing Energy Beets in Nova Scotia

Beets have traditionally been grown worldwide for sugar production. However, Atlantec BioEnergy has recognized them as an excellent source for ethanol, a high octane fuel used as a cost effective and clean gas additive.
In North America, corn has been the primary crop used for ethanol production. Corn has a positive net energy number, requiring 1 unit of energy input to produce 1.5 units of energy.
On the other hand, our energy beets produce over 9 units units of energy from each unit of energy input. One tonne of beets produces approximately 100 liters of ethanol.
AtlanTec's initiative is to grow beets for ethanol, electricity, thermal energy and fertilizer.


Growth
• beets weigh 2-5 lbs and produce average yields of 20-30 tonnes/acre with a sugar content of 16 to 20%.

Planting
• seeds are planted 0.75”-1.25" deep , 20" row spacings in April and May after the risk of heavy frost has passed.

Fertility
It’s critical that fields are soil tested for accurate fertility management.
Nova Scotia fields typically have low soil phosphorus and potassium levels, especially those fields that have not had long term manure applications..

 

 

Join us at one of the locations to learn more about energy beets and a James Lamb barbecue.

Please RSVP to Lise LeBlanc at 1-866-720-2338 (BEET) or Ron Coles from Atlantec BioEnergy at 902 393-3825 or via email rcoles@atlantecbioenergy.com by Friday, August 22.

Tuesday 26/08/08 Peter & John Swetnam, Northville
Wednesday 27/08/08 Doug Bacon, Amherst
Thursday 28/08/08 Sandy Stewart, Scotsburn

Tours will also be held in August to view energy beet growth prior to harvest, and more information to come later.
 

Directions: 1. Swetnam field   A. If coming from Berwick direction on the 101, Take Exit 15 and head North on Hwy 360 until you reach Hwy 221. Take a right and travel about 12 km until reach Rockwell Mountain Rd. Pass the Dominion Produce building on the left, there will be a house on the right, take next dirt road on the right, past the house.   B. If coming from Windsor direction on the 101, Take Exit 12, go through 2 sets of light, crossing Hwy #1, cross the flats. Take a left onto Belcher Str at the lights. Go through Kentville and take a right at the lights onto Hwy 359. Pass Cavendish on the way to Centerville. Take a left on the 221, first right onto Rockwell Mountain Rd. Pass the Dominion Produce building on the left, there will be a house on the right, take next dirt road on the right, past the house.   2. Bacon Field - Take Exit 4 in Amherst and head out of town towards Nappan. Take the 3rd road on the right, Smith Rd. The field is across from Sifto Salt Plant.   3. Stewart Field - Take Exit 19 in Salt Springs, heading towards Pictou on Hwy 4 until reach Central West River (about 5 km). Stay to the left onto Hwy 376. Travel about 11 km and take a left onto 256. Travel about 4 km.The number is #4744 on the mailbox on the right, driveway on the left.   Look for the Beet Signs!