KV 6 YU 1515
Corn
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A multifunctional German hybrid with high disease resistance and consistently high-quality grain.
Description
Universal potential of the KWS KV 6 Y 1515 hybrid
When an agronomist faces the task of choosing a corn hybrid capable of working efficiently for grain, biogas plants, or silage, the choice often falls on the breeding program from Kws Saat Se & Co.Kgaa. The German hybrid KV 6 Y 1515 is a balanced solution for farms that value multifunctionality.
Crop health as a priority
The main advantage of this hybrid lies in its genetic resistance to key threats in the corn field. Under conditions of high humidity or intensive farming, KV 6 Y 1515 demonstrates high resistance to helminthosporiosis, fusarium, and boil smut. This significantly reduces the risks of crop loss and simplifies plant protection logistics, making the hybrid a reliable choice for zones with a moderate infection pressure.
Agronomic features and application
- Grain type: flinty-yellow, ensuring high density and good processability.
- FAO: 90–1240 — a wide range allows for flexible sowing and harvesting schedules.
- Usage: from classic compound feed production to energy needs (biogas).
The flinty structure of the grain makes this hybrid profitable for processing at feed mills, ensuring a high-quality product yield. At the same time, its ability to form significant vegetative mass makes KV 6 Y 1515 an excellent candidate for silage harvesting, which is critical for livestock complexes.
Who is this hybrid for?
KV 6 Y 1515 is an optimal choice for farms with a versatile profile that require stability in various weather conditions. Its strength is its "predictability": you get quality raw materials regardless of whether you plan to sell the harvest to an elevator or use it on-farm for energy or feed production.
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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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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