VP383
87 CRM
A tall hybrid with impressive grain and silage yields
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VP383
87CRM
A tall hybrid producing impressive grain and silage yields. VP383 combines a great agronomic and disease resistance package. Widely adapted throughout the North and South Islands where a hybrid of this maturity is required.
Recommended established population (plants/ha)
GRAIN 85-105K
SILAGE 95-115K
Days to maturity (for silage)
Upper North Island
very short maturity
124-137 days
Lower North Island
very short maturity
134-148 days
AGRONOMY TRAITS
Drought Tolerance Very Good
Stalk Strength Excellent
Flex Very Good
Staygreen Excellent
Eary Growth Very Good
Grain Drydown Very Good
DISEASE TRAITS
Northern Leaf Blight Good
Rust Very Good
Head Smut Average
Fusarium Ear Rot Average
Diplodia Ear Rot Data Pending
Gibberella Ear Rot Excellent
Stalk Rot Data Pending
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Height Tall
Ear Height Average
Flex Very Good
Husk Cover Medium
Test Weight Very Good
Grain Appearance Good
Flowering for Maturity Average
Black Layer for Maturity Average
RECOMMENDATIONS
Higher Input Management
Lower Input Management
Maize after Maize
No Till/Limited Tillage
Delayed Harvest - Grain
Harvest Window - Silage
Silage Use
Less than Optimum Pop
More than Optimum Pop
AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO DOWNLOAD
VP383 Profile
225.47 kB PDF
“When you’re trying to fully feed your cows, maize is invaluable.”
- Mike and Leigh Eggink , Hawera , VP383