# Grain maize

> Grain maize is maize grown for its mature kernels and threshed with a combine harvester once the kernels have dried sufficiently.

- Source page: <https://casseed.com.tr/en/glossary/grain-maize/>
- Türkçe sürüm: <https://casseed.com.tr/sozluk/danelik-misir/>

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## In detail

In grain production the plant reaches physiological maturity, kernel moisture then falls in the field and the crop is harvested. The grain is used for animal feed, food and industries such as starch processing.

Key traits in grain varieties are kernel yield, ear tip fill, test weight, dry-down and lodging resistance. For safe storage, kernel moisture is usually brought down to around 14–15%.

## Why does it matter when choosing seed?

If you sow for grain, there must be enough season left for the variety to mature and dry in the field. The use and maturity group on the variety sheet show whether it suits grain production.

## Related terms

- [Silage maize](https://casseed.com.tr/en/glossary/silage-maize/): Silage maize is maize grown so that the whole plant (stalk, leaves and ear) can be chopped, fermented in airtight conditions and stored as animal feed.
- [Dry-down](https://casseed.com.tr/en/glossary/dry-down/): Dry-down is the rate at which maize kernels lose moisture in the field after physiological maturity.
- [Test weight (hectolitre weight)](https://casseed.com.tr/en/glossary/test-weight/): Test weight, or hectolitre weight, is the weight in kilograms of grain filling a 100-litre volume (kg/hl) and indicates grain density.
- [Physiological maturity (black layer)](https://casseed.com.tr/en/glossary/physiological-maturity/): Physiological maturity is the growth stage at which maize kernels reach maximum dry matter accumulation and a black layer forms at the kernel base.

## Related CasSeed varieties

- [TCS-906 (FAO 700)](https://casseed.com.tr/en/products/tcs-906/): A late-maturity grain hybrid with fast dry-down and outstanding standability.
- [TCS-1634 (FAO 700)](https://casseed.com.tr/en/products/tcs-1634/): A flinty red-grained hybrid with high protein and complete tip fill.
- [TCS-8716 (FAO 700)](https://casseed.com.tr/en/products/tcs-8716/): A widely adapted grain hybrid with high test weight, suited to wider spacing.
- [TCS-8808 (FAO 700)](https://casseed.com.tr/en/products/tcs-8808/): Complete tip fill, high test weight and a hybrid that rewards denser planting.
- [KALE (FAO 650)](https://casseed.com.tr/en/products/kale/): Broad ears and a strong stalk — a mid-late hybrid for both grain and silage.
- [PAJDAŞ (FAO 500–550)](https://casseed.com.tr/en/products/pajdas/): Early, drought-tolerant and widely adaptable — the leader of its maturity group.
- [ADA-523 (FAO 650–700)](https://casseed.com.tr/en/products/ada-523/): 265–300 cm plant height and 9–10 t/da silage yield; also suited to starch and feed industries.