Profile
LIKEit is a new very early forage maize. The variety has, although very early, a relatively long growth habit and a nice cob that leads to high starch content. LIKEit is a hybrid that was developed especially for cooler regions. The flint maize showed one of the best early vigors in the British NL trials and can be grown on every site.
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Rapid juvenile development
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High starch yields and contents
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Very good total dry matter yield
General
| Usage |
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| Silo maturity | ultra early | |
| Grain maturity | ultra early | |
| Maturity forage | ca. 180 | |
| Maturity grain | ca. 180 | |
| Type of grain | flint | |
| Hybrid | Single-cross | |
| Sowing date |
early
0
late
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Breeder classification: +++ = very good / very high | ++ = good / high | + = medium
| Usage |
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|---|---|---|
| Silo maturity | ultra early | |
| Grain maturity | ultra early | |
| Maturity forage | ca. 180 | |
| Maturity grain | ca. 180 | |
| Type of grain | flint | |
| Hybrid | Single-cross | |
|
Sowing date
early
0
late
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Breeder classification: +++ = very good / very high | ++ = good / high | + = medium
Resistance to diseases
| Maize smut |
+
+
+
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| Helminthosporium |
+
+
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Maize smut
+
+
+
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Helminthosporium
+
+
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Location
| Limited areas |
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|---|---|---|
| Soil type |
heavy
0
light
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| Humidity |
wet
0
dry
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| Limited areas |
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Soil type
heavy
0
light
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Humidity
wet
0
dry
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Sowing
| Forage | 8 - 10 Plants/m² | |
|---|---|---|
| Grain | 8 - 9 Plants/m² | |
| Forage | 8 - 10 Plants/m² | |
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| Grain | 8 - 9 Plants/m² | |
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All information, recommendations and representations contained herein are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, but without guarantee of completeness or accuracy. We cannot guarantee that the properties described are repeatable. All information is provided as an aid to decision-making. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG will not be held liable for any damage or claims for damages resulting from the use of the variety specified in this description. Mixtures may vary if individual varieties are not available. Status 12/2024. Subject to change without prior notice.