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Starki CS
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Ripening
120-140 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Dent
About product
French-bred dent corn hybrid designed for stable grain yields and strong disease resistance.
FAO
90–1240
Ripening
120-140 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Dent
Description
Starki KS by Caussade Semences: Field Performance
Working with the 'Starki KS' hybrid from the French breeder Caussade Semences is a professional choice for those focusing on grain yield. This simple hybrid, with an FAO rating of 90–1240 and a maturity period of 120–140 days, requires a calculated approach to planting dates to maximize its biological potential.
Agronomic Management and Plant Health
One of the primary advantages of Starki KS is its genetic resistance to common smut, which simplifies integrated pest management. The hybrid is bred to withstand helminthosporiosis and onion stalk smut, providing a solid safety net during the growing season. To ensure maximum yield, planting density should be adjusted based on local moisture availability and soil fertility:
- 65,000–70,000 plants/ha: Recommended for areas with limited water access.
- 75,000–80,000 plants/ha: The optimal range for most high-yield conditions.
- 80,000–85,000 plants/ha: Best suited for intensive farming with irrigation.
The dent corn kernel type facilitates a clean harvesting process, reducing combine losses and grain damage. From an operational perspective, Starki KS is predictable; it dries down efficiently, helping to lower post-harvest drying costs. Its robust performance makes it a dependable asset in the field, assuming standardized agronomic practices are maintained.
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. |
65-70 thousand pcs/ha, 75-80 thousand pcs/ha, 80-85 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | CAUSSADE SEMENCES |
| Originator | CAUSSADE SEMENCES |
| Originator | Rene Baratin |
| Originator | Caussade Semences (Societe Anonyme a Directoire) |
| Patent holder | Cussade Semences S A |
| Country | France |
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