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Pan 240
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Hybrid Type
Three-line hybrid
Kernel Type
Flint-dent
Use Direction
Grain, Silage
About product
A versatile German hybrid delivering stable grain and silage yields with exceptional disease resistance.
FAO
90–1240
Hybrid Type
Three-line hybrid
Kernel Type
Flint-dent
Use Direction
Grain, Silage
Description
Versatility and Reliability: The «Pan 240» Hybrid Advantage
When planning a sowing campaign, selecting the right hybrid is a critical risk-management step. The triple-cross hybrid «Pan 240» from the German manufacturer Dieckmann GmbH&Co.KG is designed for agricultural operations that balance grain production with high-quality silage harvesting. Featuring a flint-dent grain type, this hybrid offers excellent moisture release characteristics, significantly reducing energy costs during post-harvest drying.
Field Health and Disease Resistance
In intensive corn cultivation, managing the infection pressure is essential. «Pan 240» provides built-in resilience, reducing the necessity for aggressive fungicide applications. The hybrid shows strong genetic resistance to several problematic diseases, including:
- Common smut;
- Helminthosporium leaf blight;
- Fusarium;
- Stem smut.
This natural defense mechanism allows agronomists to maintain a consistent crop rotation even on fields with a history of pathogen pressure.
Practical Sowing Guidelines
To maximize yields, the recommended plant density at harvest should be kept between 75,000 and 80,000 plants per hectare. This density ensures optimal resource distribution, allowing each plant to fully develop its potential, whether it is harvested for high-tonnage silage or high-quality grain. By choosing «Pan 240» from Dieckmann GmbH&Co.KG, producers receive a robust, adaptable hybrid that delivers predictable results under a variety of moderate climatic conditions, making it a reliable choice for professional farm management.
Crop & 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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Recommended Density
Recommended Density
Optimal productivity is achieved at a planting density of 4000-5500 plants/ha. Possible planting scheme: 300-500x40-80 cm. |
75-80 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | Dieckmann GmbH&Co.KG |
| Country | Germany |
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