LAZULIA

LAZULIA — this is an early-maturing corn hybrid, intended for cultivation as grain and silage. Plants reach a height of 230–250 cm, with conical-cylindrical ears approximately 30 cm long and 14–16 rows of kernels. Kernel type varies from flinty to Soft-Flint, ensuring high-quality raw material especially in demand by starch industry. Vegetation period is about 147 days, and 1000-kernel weight reaches 290–300 g at moisture content around 24% at harvest.

The hybrid exhibits high resistance to stress factors: drought resistance is rated 8, heat tolerance — 7, cold tolerance — 8, and resistance to lodging in maturity — 9. Additionally, LAZULIA shows resistance to stalk rot and Fusarium, contributing to stable yields and reduced losses during storage. In field conditions, the hybrid demonstrates moderate susceptibility to common smut and stalk borer.

To achieve maximum yield, recommended plant density is 80,000 plants per hectare for grain and 85,000 plants per hectare for silage. The hybrid responds well to intensive cultivation technologies and elevated agrofactors, capable of forming two ears under sparse planting. Average grain yield across various regions ranges from 45.9 to 107.2 c/ha, confirming the high genetic potential and adaptability of LAZULIA to diverse climatic conditions.