VP466
96 CRM
Moderately tall hybrid delivers high grain and silage yields.
VP466
96CRM
Moderately tall hybrid delivers high grain and silage yields. Strong roots and stalks plus low ear placement result in dependable standability. Emerges well with strong early growth and good drought tolerance. Where NLB is a seasonal concern plant VP383 or VP490.
Recommended established population (plants/ha)
GRAIN 85-105K
SILAGE 95-115K
Days to maturity (for silage)
Upper North Island
short maturity
130-145 days
Lower North Island
short maturity
140-154 days
AGRONOMY TRAITS
Drought Tolerance Excellent
Stalk Strength Good
Flex Very Good
Staygreen Very Good
Eary Growth Very Good
Grain Drydown Very Good
DISEASE TRAITS
Northern Leaf Blight Average
Rust Good
Head Smut Good
Fusarium Ear Rot Below Average
Diplodia Ear Rot Data Pending
Gibberella Ear Rot Average
Stalk Rot Data Pending
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Height Tall
Ear Height Medium
Flex Good
Husk Cover Medium
Test Weight Average
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
VP466 Hybrid Tech Sheet.pdf
827.35 kB PDF