VP577

107 CRM

Tough and consistent for silage and grain

VP577

107CRM

A tough hybrid with very good drought tolerance and leaf disease resistance. VP577 is a very consistent dual purpose hybrid, suitable for both silage and grain production in the Northern regions.

Recommended established population (plants/ha)

GRAIN 80-100k

SILAGE 95-105k

Days to maturity (for silage)

Hybrid is only available in the UNI

Upper North Island

full maturity
139-155 days


AGRONOMY TRAITS

Drought Tolerance Very Good

Stalk Strength Very Good

Flex Good

Staygreen Very Good

Eary Growth Good

Grain Drydown Very Good

DISEASE TRAITS

Northern Leaf Blight Very Good

Rust Good

Head Smut Below Average

Fusarium Ear Rot Average

Diplodia Ear Rot Data Pending

Gibberella Ear Rot Average

Stalk Rot Data Pending

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Height Medium

Ear Height Average

Flex Very Good

Husk Cover Medium

Test Weight Average

Grain Appearance Good

Flowering for Maturity Average

Black Layer for Maturity Average

RECOMMENDATIONS

Higher Input Management

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Lower Input Management

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Maize after Maize

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No Till/Limited Tillage

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Delayed Harvest - Grain

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Harvest Window - Silage

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Silage Use

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Less than Optimum Pop

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More than Optimum Pop

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AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO DOWNLOAD

VP577 Profile download-icon 252.96 kB PDF


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