ES LEGOLAS

Stable yields: experience with the EC Legolas hybrid

When planning corn fields, the main criterion for us is predictable results. French breeding from Euralis Semences in the EC Legolas model offers exactly that: the confidence that regardless of weather surprises, we will get the planned grain volume or high-quality silage mass. Working with this simple hybrid, we see that it forgives many minor agronomic errors while maintaining a high yield potential.

Agronomic features and phytosanitary control

One of the key reasons for choosing this hybrid is its genetic resistance to diseases. During wet summers, when the risk of fungal infections increases, EC Legolas shows outstanding resistance:

• Complete reliability against helminthosporiosis — even in years of epiphytotics, the foliage remains healthy deep into autumn.
• Minimal fusarium infection — cobs remain clean, which is critical for grain quality and storage.
• Resistance to common smut — the hybrid requires almost no additional fungicide treatments, which significantly saves the budget per hectare.

Operational characteristics

The maturity period in the range of 120–140 days (FAO 90–1240) makes it flexible for our region. In the field, the hybrid behaves predictably: it releases moisture evenly by harvest time, which reduces grain drying costs. For us as practitioners, it is important that the plant's structure allows for effective use both for high-energy grain and for laying high-quality silage.

The hybrid is undemanding in care: it responds well to micro-fertilizers without requiring complicated maintenance. This is a solid, reliable tool from Euralis Semences that consistently does its job — providing maximum yield per hectare without unnecessary risks or excessive chemical protection costs.