An outstanding silage hybrid specifically bred for high TDN values. This tall hybrid features high digestibility of both grain and fodder. It produces an extra 4-6 leaves above the ear compared to conventional hybrids.
Plant Height......................................................Tall Ear Height..................................................Medium Low Stalk Quality................................................Very Good Root Quality.................................................Very Good Ear Type..........................................................Flex Grain Test Weight............................................Not Rated Drought Stress Tolerance.....................................Excellent Emergence Vigor...................................................Good Fall Drydown.................................................Not Rated Recommended Planting Population...................Medium-Low to Medium
Grain..................................................Not Recommended Silage.......................................................Excellent Irrigation...................................................Excellent No-till...........................................................Good
1st Generation ECB (native)............................Moderately High Gray Leaf Spot (GLS).........................................Not Rated Eyespot....................................................Susceptible
Heat Units - Planting to Physiological Maturity...................2400 Days to Maturity, USA Relative......................................99 Days to Maturity, Minnesota Relative...............................100
Plant TMF99 in warm soils at moderate populations (22 - 26 thousand plants/acre). Be sure fertility levels are high enough to allow for proper plant growth. Harvest when kernels are at 60% milk line or prior to black layer. Exhibits a strong prolific tendency at lower populations.