Choose the right silage corn for your farm
CORN
SEASON SUITABILITY ALT USE
CHU |
RELATIVE MATURITY |
TRAIT SEGMENT |
EARLY SEASON |
FULL SEASON |
GRAZING |
PROVEN SEED PV 60172RR |
2050 |
72 |
RR2 |
PV 60075RR |
2125 |
74 |
RR2 |
PV 60075RIB |
2150 |
75 |
VT2P |
PV 61276RIB NEW |
2175 |
76 |
VT2P |
PV 61177SRR NEW |
2200 |
77 |
RR2 |
PV 61180RIB |
2300 |
80 |
VT2P |
PV 62282RIB |
2400 |
82 |
VT2P |
PV 62384RIB NEW |
2500 |
84 |
VT2P |
PV 62485RIB NEW |
2550 |
85 |
VT2P |
DEKALB DKC23-17RIB |
2075 |
73 |
VT2P |
DKC26-40RIB |
2150 |
76 |
VT2P |
DKC30-07RIB |
2350 |
80 |
VT2P |
DKC32-12RIB |
2450 |
82 |
VT2P |
DKC34-57RIB |
2550 |
84 |
VT2P |
DKC38-55RIB |
2650 |
88 |
VT2P |
BEST OPTION BETTER OPTION GOOD OPTION NONE VT2P = ; RR2 =
Factors to consider when growing corn
Hybrid selection , seeding depth , proper equipment and plant populations are a few things to think about when planning your corn crop .
With the variability in any crop season , growing multiple hybrids can offset risk during the season . Additionally , planting hybrids with different relative maturity rates helps provide greater flexibility when harvesting . For optimal performance , growers should consider the required corn heat units ( CHU ) for their area and select hybrids according to usage and local performance .
Seeding depth is often overlooked but it ’ s critical to any hybrid ’ s success . Recommended seeding depth is 2 to 2.5 inches . If planting conditions are wet and cool ,
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