Corn

5420wx


Features

A medium height waxy hybrid with semi-flexing, moderately girthy ears. Produces competitive yields of high quality, high test weight grain.

Agronomic Characteristics

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

Adaptation for

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

Pest Resistance

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

Maturity Ratings

Heat Units - Planting to Physiological Maturity...................2500
Days to Maturity, USA Relative.....................................105
Days to Maturity, Minnesota Relative...............................105

Management Tips

Plant at medium-high to high populations on soils with medium to high fertility. Caution, waxy hybrids dry slowly, do not push into early environments for grain production.