Vanseed Hybrids Canada: Pride Seeds Corn: K080
 

K080
Excellent Choice for Shorter Growing Season
2275 CHU
Western Canadian Rating: 2125 CHU

Hybrid Features

  • Excellent grain quality with high test weight
  • Excellent spring vigour
  • Very high yields for an early hybrid
  • Good stalk and root strength in adapted zone
Positioning/Management

A fixed ear type which should be sown at higher populations, and will respond to high fertility management. Early flowering and average drydown make this hybrid adaptable to short growing seasons in the Eastern Canadian corn growing regions. Use of Ultim® herbicide is not recommended on this hybrid because of its early maturity. On lighter soils keep population to lower end of recommendation.

Detailed Hybrid Information

Mid Flowering: 1010 GDU Black Layer: 1905 GDU
Plant Height: Medium Leaf: Upright
Ear Height: Medium Ear Type: Fixed
Cob Colour: Red Kernel Rows: 14

Disease Tolerance: Good plant health
Corn Borer Tolerance: Average tolerance to European corn borer
Harvest Population (000s per acre): 29-31
 
Adaptability
Grain
Silage
HMC
Exc.
VG
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Source: All ratings for agronomic characteristics are based on research data and field observations from AgReliant Genetics Inc.
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2275 CHU K080