Yellow and White Maize Hybrids

Blank

AG97Y02BR

AG97Y02BR the newest addition to the Agricol yellow maize range. This top-performing maize hybrid known for its stable yields, minimal tillering, and strong standability. AG97Y02BR is well adapted to higher plant populations and is known for its good disease resistance and grain quality.

Agronomic Traits

Relative amount of days to 50% flowering – Warmer areas: 65
Relative amount of days to 50% flowering – Cooler areas: 78
Relative amount of heat units required for 50% flowering: 735
Relative amount of days to maturity – Warmer areas: 127
Relative amount of days to maturity – Cooler areas: 150

Characteristic rating:

Prolificy: 2
Drydown rate: 3
Standabillity: 2
Productive tillers: 6

Disease tolerance:

Northern leaf blight: 2
Gray leaf spot: 2
Rust: 1
Maize streak virus: 2
Diplodia head rot: 2

Adapted areas:

Eastern Highveld, Eastern Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, North West, Western Free State

Maturity: Medium

Hybrid: AG97Y02BR

Western Free State: 25-30
Eastern Free State: 25-35
North West: 25-30
Moderate East: 40-55
Cold East: 40-50
KwaZulu-Natal: 45-60
Irrigation: 50-65

IMP 52-12R / IMP 52-12BR

This range of yellow maize hybrids are well adapted to the eastern Highveld and KwaZulu-Natal. The hybrids usually produce very few tillers and has excellent grain quality. This range offers good resistance to ear and leaf diseases and are recommended as part of the producer’s main planting in the eastern production areas.

Agronomic Traits

Relative amount of days to 50% flowering – Warmer areas: 61
Relative amount of days to 50% flowering – Cooler areas: 73
Relative amount of heat units required for 50% flowering: 710
Relative amount of days to maturity – Warmer areas: 119
Relative amount of days to maturity – Cooler areas: 135

Characteristic rating:

Prolificy: 6
Drydown rate: 3
Standabillity: 2
Productive tillers: 4

Disease tolerance:

Northern leaf blight: 3
Gray leaf spot: 3
Rust: 3
Maize streak virus: 3
Diplodia head rot: 2

Adapted areas:

Eastern Highveld, Eastern parts of the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal

Maturity: Medium Fast

Hybrid: IMP 52-12 RANGE

Western Free State:
Eastern Free State: 30-40
North West:
Moderate East: 40-55
Cold East: 45-55
KwaZulu-Natal: 45-60
Irrigation: 65-80

VP 8405R / VP 8405BR

The VP 8405 white hybrid maize range produces strong, vigorous seedlings which is essential for a good plant population. The range is well adapted to the western and eastern production areas and maintains good performance across different yield potentials. VP8405R and VP8405BR perform very well in the high-potential soils of the Free State and North West and exhibit good disease resistance. VP8405BR and VP8405R are both top performers in the national cultivar trials in the western areas, the water-table areas, and the eastern regions.

Agronomic Traits

Relative amount of days to 50% flowering – Warmer areas: 65
Relative amount of days to 50% flowering – Cooler areas: 78
Relative amount of heat units required for 50% flowering: 735
Relative amount of days to maturity – Warmer areas: 127
Relative amount of days to maturity – Cooler areas: 150

Characteristic rating:

Prolificy: 2
Drydown rate: 4
Standabillity: 2
Productive tillers: 3

Disease tolerance:

Northern leaf blight: 2
Gray leaf spot: 3
Rust: 3
Maize streak virus: 3
Diplodia head rot: 3

Adapted areas:

North West Free State, Eastern Highveld, KwaZulu-Natal

Maturity: Medium

Hybrid: VP 8405 RANGE

Western Free State: 18-28
Eastern Free State: 25-35
North West: 16-26
Moderate East: 30-30
Cold East: 40-45
KwaZulu-Natal: 40-45
Irrigation: 50-65

IMP 53-49BR

This very strong multi-cobbed white maize hybrid is adapted for lower plant populations in the western production areas and is also known for its good disease tolerance. IMP 53-49BR delivers top yields in the national cultivar trials and has good stability. The hybrid also delivers excellent quality silage due to its high grain component and lush vegetative growth.

Agronomic Traits