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KV 5 F 1537
Corn
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Ripening
70-75 days
Hybrid Type
Hybrid
Kernel Type
Sugar
Use Direction
Fresh Consumption, Canned goods, Freeze, Food Products
About product
An ultra-early sweet corn hybrid for high-quality production in a short timeframe.
Ripening
70-75 days
Hybrid Type
Hybrid
Kernel Type
Sugar
Use Direction
Fresh Consumption, Canned goods, Freeze, Food Products
Description
Genetic Potential and Ultra-Early Maturity
The KV 5 F 1537 hybrid from the German breeding house KWS is a highly specialized solution for the ultra-early sweet corn segment. With a vegetation period of 70–75 days, this hybrid is designed for rapid production, which is critical for early market entry in the fresh produce sector.
Technical Parameters and Applications
A key feature of the KV 5 F 1537 is its balanced grain type. The sweet (sh2) grain type ensures a high concentration of water-soluble sugars, making this hybrid optimal for three specific areas of use:
- Fresh Market: attractive ear appearance and excellent taste characteristics during the milk stage.
- Industrial Processing: the dense grain structure allows the harvest to be used for canning and deep-freezing while maintaining skin integrity and natural color.
- Food Industry: suitable for further culinary processing and the production of convenience foods.
The genetics developed by KWS Saat SE & Co. KGaA ensure crop uniformity, which simplifies mechanized harvesting and allows for precise production scheduling. The low heat unit threshold required for maturation mitigates risks associated with potential cold snaps early in the season, ensuring stable grain filling even under heat-deficient conditions.
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| Ripening | 70-75 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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| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | KWS |
| Originator | Kws Saat Se & Co.Kgaa |
| Country | Germany |
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