SOLOMON

Universal Potential of the Solomon Hybrid

Choosing maize for operations that combine livestock farming with commercial grain production often leads to the search for a perfect balance. The French hybrid Solomon (Av Du Capitaine N Tchorere 80270 Airaines) addresses this exact need, offering farmers a versatile solution for producing both high-energy silage and high-quality dent grain.

Agronomic Profile and Sowing Strategy

With a maturity cycle of 120–140 days, this hybrid falls into the medium-late group. This defines its optimal geography: Solomon maximizes its potential in regions with a sufficient thermal growth period. Thanks to its dent grain type, the hybrid demonstrates excellent moisture release, which helps reduce costs associated with post-harvest drying.

Flexibility in Seeding Density

One of the main advantages of this hybrid is the ability to adjust seeding density depending on production goals:

• For silage production: A density of 70,000–75,000 plants per hectare is recommended. In this scenario, the hybrid forms a robust plant biomass with high sugar and starch content, which is critical for feed quality.
• For commercial grain: The optimal density is 45,000–50,000 plants per hectare. A lower density allows the plants to develop large cobs with a high 1000-kernel weight, directly impacting final yields at harvest.

Practical experience confirms that Solomon responds well to intensive cultivation technologies while maintaining stability under moderate stress conditions. Utilizing this hybrid allows farmers to plan harvest logistics effectively: starting with silage collection and transitioning seamlessly to grain harvesting, thereby optimizing machinery usage throughout the season.