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CR 804
Corn
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Ripening
Early
Hybrid Type
Variety (population)
Kernel Type
Yellow-Orange, Sugar
Use Direction
Fresh Consumption, Canned Corn, Canned goods, Salads
About product
An early-maturing sweet corn variety prized for its exceptional flavor and versatility in home cooking and canning.
Ripening
Early
Hybrid Type
Variety (population)
Kernel Type
Yellow-Orange, Sugar
Use Direction
Fresh Consumption, Canned Corn, Canned goods, Salads
Description
A Benchmark in Sweet Corn for Culinary Use
KR 804, developed by the P.P. Lukyanenko National Grain Center, stands out in a market dominated by industrial hybrids. While most varieties focus solely on tonnage or silage, KR 804 was bred specifically to satisfy the culinary demands of the consumer. It is a true open-pollinated variety that delivers a consistent, high-quality harvest, making it a favorite for home gardens and small-scale fresh market production.
Why Choose KR 804
- Superior Taste Profile: The vibrant yellow-orange kernels are exceptionally tender and sweet. Unlike feed-grade corn, its flavor profile is perfectly suited for fresh consumption, boiling, and salads.
- Processing Performance: One of the strongest traits of KR 804 is its ability to maintain grain integrity during the canning process, a feature that many early-maturing varieties lack.
- Early Maturity: Its rapid maturation cycle allows for an early harvest, providing a competitive edge for those supplying fresh produce at the beginning of the season.
Target Growers
KR 804 is the ideal solution for growers who prioritize taste and versatility over extreme commercial industrialization. As a pure variety, it offers the distinct advantage of seed saving potential, unlike F1 hybrids. While the maturity timing may be slightly less uniform compared to highly engineered hybrids, this is more than compensated for by its superior taste, natural texture, and ease of cultivation.
Whether you are looking to stock your pantry with home-canned sweet corn or offer premium produce at a local market, KR 804 provides the reliability and gastronomic quality necessary for a successful harvest.
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| Ripening | Early |
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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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| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Originator | Фгбну Национальный Центр Зерна Имени П.П. Лукьяненко |
| Country | Russia |
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