KWS 507
Corn
KWSUser rating
0 votesAbout product
A high-performance dent corn hybrid designed for energy-dense silage and biogas production.
Description
Genetic Potential and Hybrid Architecture
KWS КВСЕК 507 is a mid-season dent corn hybrid developed by the German breeding house KWS. Designed for high-performance livestock farming and the renewable energy sector, this hybrid reflects the rigorous standards of KWS Saat Se & Co.Kgaa, focusing on maximizing yield potential in controlled agricultural environments.
Technical Specifications and Grain Morphology
The core advantage of the KВСЕК 507 hybrid lies in its dent grain structure. This morphology is engineered to deliver several practical benefits:
- Nutritional Profile: An optimal starch-to-fiber ratio, critical for high-efficiency ruminant feed rations;
- Energy Density: Exceptional dry matter content, which serves as a primary metric for biogas production efficiency;
- Moisture Management: The physical characteristics of the grain facilitate efficient dry-down, reducing post-harvest handling and drying costs.
Field Application and Utility
Specialized for forage and biofuel production, KВСЕК 507 demonstrates high adaptability across diverse soil types. Its mid-maturity cycle allows the crop to effectively utilize moisture reserves during critical growth stages, resulting in a consistent biomass yield and well-developed cobs. For industrial applications, the hybrid’s ability to balance vegetative biomass production with grain filling ensures that producers can maximize the energy yield per hectare, making it a reliable asset for modern integrated agricultural operations.
Specifications hover over for a hint about the specification
| Ripening | Medium Ripeness |
|---|---|
| Hybrid Type | |
|
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... |
|
|
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... |
|
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | KWS |
| Originator | Kws Saat Se & Co.Kgaa |
| Originator | Leipert Rainer |
| Patent holder | Kws Saat Se |
| Patent holder | Kws Saat |
| Country | Germany |
Store offers · 1 from 1 stores
Prices are updated on loadAggregator catalog: prices are collected automatically from store websites, normalized by AI and converted at the current exchange rate. Before ordering, confirm the price and availability on the store's website. This block is not indexed by search engines — the data is loaded after the page opens.
See also
Often considered together with this variety
Recently viewed
Similar items in this catalog section


























Comments · 0