MAIZE - ForFarmers UK

Ultra Early Maize

We have a range of ultra early varieties (FAO 150-160). These varieties are usually sown for an early harvest or on a marginal site in May.

The earliest maturing hybrids

  • Least number of days to harvest - as little as 130 days.
  • Greater harvest security from early sowing period.
  • Increased options for subsequent autumn drilled crops.
  • Excellent option for sowing later on heavy soils.
  • Suitable for areas where conditions may restrict growth e.g altitude or more Northern areas.

  • Rapid dry down.
  • Excellent energy density.
  • Maximises opportunity to boost ration density for milk or meat production.
  • Exceptional starch content for increased milk yield and protein.
  • Suitable for TMR rations where maize inclusion is 50% or lower.

KWS CITO (FAO 150)

Suitable for early feed out or later sowing after spring forage crops. Maximum starch content is achievable in more challenging growing areas.

  • Dry Matter Yield 93% - 16.7 t/ha DM
  • Early Vigour 6.8 – Average - ideal for early or late drilling
  • Starch Content 39.9% - Highest on list
  • Exceptional ME Content 12.12 MJ / Kg DM – Highest on list to boost ration energy density and quality
  • Cell Wall Digestibility – 60.0% - Highest on list
  • Standing Power – 7.3 - Average
  • Lodging 2.3 – Above average
  • Eyespot 5.5

Data source: NIAB Forage Maize Descriptive List. First choice varieties for less favourable sites (2024)

KWS TEMPRANO (FAO 150)

Extreme earliness providing excellent dry matter and starch yields.

  • Dry Matter Yield - 19.4t/ha DM
  • Similar in earliness to KWS Cito
  • Exceptional starch content 38.9%
  • Highly suited to rations with 50% or lower maize inclusion
  • Superb early vigour 7.4
  • Suitable for early or late drilling
  • Rapid dry down ensures early harvest
  • Limited availability

Date source: NIAB NL2022

KWS AUGUSTUS (FAO 160)

Delivers high starch content silage where short season maturity is essential.

  • 94% Dry matter yield - 16.8 t/ha DM
  • Rapid early vigour - 6.9
  • Excellent starch 38.0% - Above average
  • ME Content 11.91 MJ/Kg DM - Above average
  • Cell Wall Digestibility 59.2% - Above average
  • Standing power 6.9 - Below average
  • 3.1 Lodging - Above average
  • Very high eyespot 6.7

Data source: NIAB Forage Maize Descriptive List. First choice varieties for less favourable sites (2024)

P7381

  • Dry Matter Content 39.8%
  • Dry Matter Yield 15.78 t/ha DM
  • Whole Plant Digestibility 77.85%
  • ME Content 12.9 MJ/Kg
  • Starch 40.75%
  • Very good early vigour
  • Lodging 7.9
  • Eyespot 6.3

Data Source: Pioneer PACTS trials less favourable sites

KWS PEREZ (FAO 160)

Early harvest and high yield.

  • Dry Matter Yield 98% - 17.2 t DM / Ha
  • Early Vigour 7.2
  • Starch Content 35.5%
  • ME Content 11.58 MJ / Kg DM
  • Cell Wall Digestibility – 57.2%
  • Standing Power – 5.8
  • Lodging 5.4
  • Eyespot 5.0

Data source: NIAB Forage Maize Descriptive List. Second choice varieties for less favourable sites (2022)

P7326

  • Dry Matter Content 38.4%
  • Dry Matter Yield 15.11 t/ha DM
  • Whole Plant Digestibility 73.77%
  • ME Content 12.82 MJ/Kg
  • Starch 37.6%
  • Very good early vigour
  • Lodging 8.0
  • Eyespot 6.2

Data Source: Pioneer PACTS trials for less favourable
sites

P7179

Delivers a very high starch content with a high dry matter yield.

  • Dry Matter Content 42.51%
  • Dry Matter Yield 15.07 t/ha DM
  • Whole Plant Digestibility 77.28%
  • ME Content 13.01 MJ/Kg
  • Starch Content 42.42%
  • Eyespot 8
  • Good early vigour
  • Lodging 7.4

Data Source: Pioneer PACTS trials for less favourable sites

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