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Grain and silage maize seed

TCS-8716

TCS-8716 — Grain and silage maize seed

A widely adapted grain hybrid with high test weight, suited to wider spacing.

Maturity
FAO 700
CRM
120
In-row spacing
14–16 cm

Position on the maturity scale: FAO 700

Variety characteristics

  • Primarily suited to main-crop grain planting.
  • Tall plant and abundant foliage also make it suitable for silage.
  • Germination performance is excellent.
  • Leaf habit is semi-erect.
  • Ear diameter is approximately 16–18 rows.
  • Highly resistant to lodging.
  • There are approximately 42–45 kernels per row.
  • Stay-green through maturity is excellent.
  • Offers fast dry-down.
  • Carries very high yield potential.
  • Test weight is excellent.
  • Protein content is high.
  • Recommended spacing is 14–16 cm in-row and 70 cm between rows.
  • Belongs to the FAO 700 (CRM 120) maturity group.
  • Has no particular soil preference.

Technical data

Use
Grain (main crop) and silage
Maturity group
FAO 700 (CRM 120)
Ear diameter
Approx. 16–18 rows
Kernels per row
Approx. 42–45
Leaf habit
Semi-erect
Plant spacing
14–16 cm in-row · 70 cm between rows
Soil preference
None

Varieties in a nearby maturity group

Closest FAO values first.

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FAO
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CRM
118
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CRM
118
TCS-906, Grain and silage maize seed

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FAO
700
CRM
120
ADA-523, Silage maize seed

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FAO
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CRM
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