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NK Columbia
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Ripening
120-140 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Dent
About product
A reliable mid-season hybrid with dent-type grain and high disease resistance.
FAO
90–1240
Ripening
120-140 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Dent
Description
Consistent Grain Yield in Diverse Conditions
The NK Kalambiya corn hybrid by Syngenta is a go-to choice for agronomists prioritizing reliability within the mid-season segment. With a maturation period of 120–140 days, this hybrid performs exceptionally well under intensive farming practices, turning every hectare into an efficient asset for high-quality grain production.
Agronomic Potential and Disease Resistance
The core objective of this hybrid is to minimize cultivation risks. Its dent-type grain provides excellent dry-down properties, significantly simplifying post-harvest processing. The hybrid's resistance to common smut and various stalk rots ensures the crop remains standing and intact, protecting your investment even if harvest is delayed.
Strategic Sowing Tactics
The recommended plant density ranges from 45,000 to 75,000 plants per hectare, allowing you to tailor the seeding rate to your specific field conditions:
- In moisture-stressed environments, aim for 45,000–50,000 plants/ha to ensure the development of a robust, fully-filled ear.
- Under irrigation or favorable conditions, increase the density to 70,000–75,000 plants/ha to maximize yield per unit of area.
By choosing NK Kalambiya, you secure a predictable outcome: the hybrid demonstrates strong tolerance against a complex of pathogens, including Helminthosporium and Fusarium, which is critical for maintaining grain quality and market value. This is a robust workhorse for farms aimed at steady yields through precise technological compliance.
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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| 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. |
45-50 thousand pcs/ha, 60-65 thousand pcs/ha, 65-70 thousand pcs/ha, 70-75 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | Syngenta |
| Country | Switzerland |
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