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Agralp 260
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Ripening
90-100 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Flint-dent
About product
A stable German hybrid providing consistent performance for both grain and silage.
FAO
90–1240
Ripening
90-100 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Flint-dent
Description
German Precision in Corn Production: Agralp 260
Selecting a corn hybrid is always a balancing act between early maturity and yield potential. Agralp 260 from Dieckmann GmbH&Co.KG offers a balanced approach, perfect for farmers who prioritize predictability. With a FAO rating of 260 and a maturity period of 90-100 days, this hybrid ensures timely harvesting, minimizing risks associated with late-season weather and reducing grain drying costs.
Core Advantages and Agronomic Performance
What sets Agralp 260 apart from high-maintenance hybrids is its inherent resilience. While many modern hybrids require intensive fungicide programs, Agralp 260 demonstrates solid genetic resistance to common smut. This allows for a more efficient input management strategy, reducing overall production costs. The flint-dent grain type provides the perfect compromise: it offers both the rapid moisture release needed for grain production and the energy density required for high-quality silage.
- Hybrid Type: Simple hybrid, ensuring uniformity in plant development.
- Versatility: Equally effective for both grain harvest and silage production.
- Recommended Plant Density: 75,000–80,000 plants/ha for optimal yield expression.
Who is Agralp 260 best for? It is designed for growers who value consistency over high-risk/high-reward intensive farming. It may not break records in ideal laboratory-like conditions, but in the real world, with fluctuating weather and typical soil challenges, it delivers stable, reliable results. By choosing this German-engineered hybrid, you are investing in a crop that manages stress better than many of its competitors, providing peace of mind during the most critical stages of growth.
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FAO
FAO
Corn hybrids are classified by maturity groups and by the FAO number. All corn hybrids are distributed according to the FAO scale. Under Central European conditions, a difference of 10 FAO units between hybrids results in a 1-2 day difference in their maturity. The higher the FAO... |
90–1240 |
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| Ripening | 90-100 days |
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Kernel Type
Kernel Type
Dent corn (Zea mays indentata) — Large, elongated, flat kernels. The endosperm is horny on the sides of the kernel, mealy in the center and at the top. A depression forms at the top of the kernel upon ripening. Dent corn is the most widely cultivated group among others. Plants ty... |
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Use Direction
Use Direction
Dual-purpose hybrids: for silage and grain in all growing regions. These are "stay-green" type hybrids, meaning the plants remain green for a longer period. However, this does not affect the sugar, cellulose, and hemicellulose content, nor the degree of lignification of the plant... |
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Recommended Density
Recommended Density
Optimal productivity is achieved at a planting density of 4000-5500 plants/ha. Possible planting scheme: 300-500x40-80 cm. |
75-80 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | Dieckmann GmbH&Co.KG |
| Country | Germany |
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