Short, sturdy stalks offer excellent uniformity and standability. An old favorite that produces consistent competitive yields in favorable environments.
Average Days to Mid-Bloom..................................71-75 Relative Maturity....................................Medium Late Uniformity.............................................Excellent Plant Height (inches)......................................36-44 Standability...........................................Excellent Staygreen...................................................Good Drought Tolerance......................................Very good Head Exertion...............................................Good Head Type..............................................Semi-Open Threshability..........................................Very Good
Seed Characteristics
Planting Seed (Approximate Seeds/LB)......................13,000 Harvest Grain Color.......................................Bronze Endosperm Type.....................................Hetero-Yellow
Pest Resistance
Greenbug Reaction: Biotype C.......................Resistant
Biotype E.....................Susceptible
MDMV...................................................Resistant
Head Smut - Races 1 & 3................................Resistant
Downy Mildew - Pathotypes 1 & 2......................Susceptible
Anthracnose.............................................Tolerant
Charcoal Rot.................................Moderately Tolerant
Fusarium Blight..............................Moderately Tolerant
Management Tips
Best results on fertile soils using irrigation and optimum management. Also performs well in favorable dryland environments.