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Derrick
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Ripening
100-110 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Intermediate, Dent
About product
A reliable French hybrid featuring high disease immunity and stable grain yield performance.
FAO
90–1240
Ripening
100-110 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Intermediate, Dent
Description
French Breeding for Consistent Yields
The 'Derrick' maize hybrid by the French company Maisadour Semences is a classic example of European breeding, designed for efficient grain production in temperate climates. Developed as a simple double-cross hybrid, it combines proven technology with a focus on minimizing cultivation risks.
Biological Traits and Protection
The main advantage of 'Derrick' lies in its balanced disease resistance profile. In modern intensive farming, where pathogens are often the limiting factor for yield, this hybrid shows high tolerance to Fusarium and stalk smut. Furthermore, Maisadour breeders have prioritized immunity against common smut, ensuring the crop remains healthy and productive under varying pressure.
Production Specifications
- Maturity: 100-110 days, allowing the hybrid to perform well across diverse climate zones while ensuring excellent grain dry-down rates.
- Grain Type: Semi-dent/dent, making 'Derrick' an optimal choice for farms focused on high-quality commercial grain.
- Planting Density: Due to its high flexibility, the hybrid adapts well to plant populations ranging from 55,000 to 75,000 plants per hectare, giving agronomists the freedom to optimize seeding rates based on soil moisture availability.
Maisadour Semences is recognized for its strict quality standards in seed production. 'Derrick' is positioned as a reliable solution for producers seeking a balance between predictable yields and manageable agronomy. It is a workhorse hybrid that has proven its value on large-scale fields, where uniformity in growth and stress resistance are key to economic success.
Crop & resistance
Disease resistance
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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 | 100-110 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. |
55-60 thousand pcs/ha, 60-65 thousand pcs/ha, 65-70 thousand pcs/ha, 70-75 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | Maisadour Semences |
| Country | France |
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