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Magnato
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Ripening
120-140 days
Hybrid Type
Three-line hybrid
Kernel Type
Popcorn
About product
Specialized Austrian triple-cross hybrid optimized for popcorn production with high starch content.
FAO
90–1240
Ripening
120-140 days
Hybrid Type
Three-line hybrid
Kernel Type
Popcorn
Description
Austrian Precision for Niche Markets
The «Magnato» hybrid from the Austrian company Saatbau is a specialized solution designed for producers who move beyond standard commodity grain. Unlike conventional hybrids, Magnato is bred with a focus on specific kernel physical characteristics, making it an excellent choice for the popcorn industry.
Technical Performance and Agrotechnology
- Kernel Quality: With a starch content ranging from 72% to 75%, this hybrid offers the structural integrity required for high-quality popping.
- Growth Cycle: The hybrid matures within 120–140 days (FAO 90–1240). Achieving this duration requires precise adherence to planting dates tailored to regional heat units.
- Planting Density: To ensure uniform grain development and optimal starch accumulation, a planting density of 80,000–85,000 plants per hectare is recommended.
What sets Magnato apart from general-purpose hybrids is its triple-cross structure, which provides a balance of yield stability and specialized utility. The primary advantage of this hybrid is its premium market potential; however, this is also its main constraint. It is not designed for bulk commodity feed markets. It is best suited for growers who have established supply chains with food processors or snack manufacturers. When managed correctly regarding moisture control and harvest timing, Magnato delivers the consistent performance associated with the Saatbau Linz pedigree.
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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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| Ripening | 120-140 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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Recommended Density
Recommended Density
Optimal productivity is achieved at a planting density of 4000-5500 plants/ha. Possible planting scheme: 300-500x40-80 cm. |
80-85 thousand pcs/ha |
| Starch content, % | 72, 75 |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | Saatbau |
| Originator | Saatbau |
| Originator | Saatbau Linz eGen, AT |
| Originator | Taucher Robert |
| Originator | SAATBAU Slovensko s.r.o. |
| Patent holder | Saatbau |
| Country | Austria |
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