WESLEY
Corn
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A reliable simple hybrid with high phytosanitary resistance, adaptable to a wide range of seeding densities.
Description
Stable Yield: French Breeding on Your Fields
The Uesli corn hybrid from the French breeding powerhouse Limagrain is a solution for those seeking a balance between high yield potential and crop protection. In today's farming landscape, where weather volatility is the new normal, this simple hybrid demonstrates impressive resilience.
Agronomic Profile
The key feature of Uesli lies in its flint-dent grain morphology, which ensures not only rapid moisture loss during maturation but also excellent test weight metrics. Its focus on grain production makes it a strategic choice for agricultural holdings aiming for high-quality commercial yields.
Protection and Resistance
Limagrain has focused heavily on phytosanitary health. Uesli is one of those hybrids that can truly hold its own. Resistance to common smut (Ustilago maydis) helps reduce pesticide usage, while proven resistance to Fusarium and head smut keeps the ear and stalk intact until harvest. This is critical for preventing yield losses, especially in regions with high humidity during the growing season.
Flexibility in Seeding Density
Uesli is highly plastic in terms of plant density. Depending on water availability and the level of agricultural technology, the recommended planting density ranges from 45,000 to 85,000 plants per hectare. This allows for tailoring the hybrid to specific field conditions, from extensive rain-fed farming to intensive irrigation.
Who is this hybrid for?
If you are looking for a predictable result without unpleasant surprises, Uesli will be a reliable tool. It is forgiving of minor agronomic inconsistencies but performs to its full potential when protocols are followed. It is the choice for growers who prioritize efficient harvesting and demand minimal ear disease issues.
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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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, 50-55 thousand pcs/ha, 60-65 thousand pcs/ha, 65-70 thousand pcs/ha, 70-75 thousand pcs/ha, 75-80 thousand pcs/ha, 80-85 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | LIMAGRAIN |
| Country | France |
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