# ADA-523 — Silage maize seed

> 265–300 cm plant height and 9–10 t/da silage yield; also suited to starch and feed industries.

- Source page: <https://casseed.com.tr/en/products/ada-523/>
- Türkçe sürüm: <https://casseed.com.tr/urunler/ada-523/>

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## Key facts

- **Variety type:** Silage maize seed
- **FAO maturity group:** FAO 650–700
- **Days to maturity:** 130–135 days
- **Use:** Silage; starch and feed industries
- **Grain yield:** 1,350–1,650 kg/da
- **Silage yield:** 9–10 t/da
- **Grain:** Yellow dent
- **Recommended regions:** Recommended for silage in Central Anatolia, and as a main crop in the Marmara, Aegean, Black Sea and Mediterranean regions.

## Variety characteristics

- Plant height is 265–300 cm.
- Sturdy stalk with broad leaves.
- The ear sits at 130–150 cm, cylindrical and of medium length.
- Kernels are yellow dent.
- Belongs to the mid-late maturity group (FAO 650–700).
- Days to maturity are 130–135.
- Also suitable for the starch and feed industries as well as silage.
- Suitable for machine harvest.
- Yields 1,350–1,650 kg/da of grain and 9–10 t/da of silage.
- Resistant to leaf blight and to stalk and ear rot.

## Technical data

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Use | Silage; starch and feed industries |
| Maturity group | Mid-late — FAO 650–700 |
| Days to maturity | 130–135 days |
| Plant height | 265–300 cm |
| Ear | Set at 130–150 cm, cylindrical, medium length |
| Grain | Yellow dent |
| Grain yield | 1,350–1,650 kg/da |
| Silage yield | 9–10 t/da |
| Harvest | Suitable for machine harvest |

## Technological properties

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Oil (DM) | 6,00 % |
| Protein | 8,60 % |
| Sugar | 1,90 % |
| Starch | 59,60 % |
| Moisture | 1,25 % |

## Recommended regions

Recommended for silage in Central Anatolia, and as a main crop in the Marmara, Aegean, Black Sea and Mediterranean regions.

## Frequently asked questions

### What maturity group is ADA-523?

ADA-523 belongs to the FAO 650–700 maturity group. The sheet gives days to maturity as 130–135 days.

### Is ADA-523 grown for grain or silage?

ADA-523 is suited to both grain and silage. Use stated on the sheet: Silage; starch and feed industries.

### What yield does ADA-523 give?

The sheet states grain yield 1,350–1,650 kg/da and silage yield 9–10 t/da for ADA-523. Figures may vary with trial conditions.

### How well does ADA-523 handle disease?

Yes. According to the sheet: Resistant to leaf blight and to stalk and ear rot.

### Which regions is ADA-523 recommended for?

Recommended for silage in Central Anatolia, and as a main crop in the Marmara, Aegean, Black Sea and Mediterranean regions.

### What are ADA-523 kernels like?

ADA-523 kernels: Yellow dent.

### Where can I get ADA-523 seed?

You can get ADA-523 seed from authorised dealers. For your nearest point of sale and current information, fill in the information request form or give us a call.

→ [Request information on ADA-523](https://casseed.com.tr/en/request-information/?variety=ada-523)

_Variety characteristics and yield figures may vary with trial conditions._

## Contact

- Address: Samanlı Mahallesi, 2. Saray Sk. No: 29, 16290 Yıldırım/Bursa, Türkiye
- Phone: +90 224 351 53 14
- E-mail: info@casseed.com.tr
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- Working hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 18:00
- [Information request form](https://casseed.com.tr/en/request-information/)
- [Authorised dealers](https://casseed.com.tr/en/about/dealers/)