Corn

5170


Features

Early flowering, flex-eared hybrid with consistently competitive yields and outstanding grain quality and test weight. Excellent stalks provide late season standablity.

Agronomic Characteristics

Plant Height...............................................Medium Tall
Ear Height......................................................Medium
Stalk Quality................................................Excellent
Root Quality.................................................Very Good
Ear Type..........................................................Flex
Grain Test Weight............................................Very High
Drought Stress Tolerance.....................................Very Good
Emergence Vigor...................................................Good
Fall Drydown.................................................Excellent
Recommended Planting Population............................Medium High

Adaptation for

Grain........................................................Excellent
Silage.......................................................Not Rated
Irrigation...................................................Very Good
No-till...........................................................Good

Pest Resistance

1st Generation ECB (native)................................Susceptible
Gray Leaf Spot (GLS).........................................Not Rated
Eyespot....................................................Susceptible

Maturity Ratings

Heat Units - Planting to Physiological Maturity...................2380
Days to Maturity, USA Relative......................................99
Days to Maturity, Minnesota Relative...............................100

Management Tips

Widely adapted across a wide range of soil types and fertility levels, with most consistent performance in 95-100 day environments. Plant at medium-high populations. Avoid planting in cold soils.