Profile
Mid-late silage maize with high dry matter and starch yields
Next to high dry matter and starch yields, PURPLE also has a high fodder quality. The large plant has an intermediate stay green characteristic combined with good stability and good health of the leaves. The variety is interesting for biogas production because of its high methane yields.
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High dry matter and starch yields
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Good stem stability
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Good leaf health
General
| Usage |
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| Silo maturity | mid-late | |
| Maturity forage | 280 | |
| Type of grain | dent intermediate | |
| Hybrid | Single-cross | |
Breeder rating: +++ = very good/very high | ++ = good/high | + = medium
| Usage |
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|---|---|---|
| Silo maturity | mid-late | |
| Maturity forage | 280 | |
| Type of grain | dent intermediate | |
| Hybrid | Single-cross | |
Breeder rating: +++ = 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
| Soil type |
heavy
0
light
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|---|---|---|
| Humidity |
wet
0
dry
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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 | |
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| Forage | 8 - 10 Plants/m² | |
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All specified informations, recommendations and representations mentioned here 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 excludes adhesion for damage or claims for damages, resulting of the use for the variety specified in this description. Mixture compositions may change if individual varieties are not available. As of 01/2024. Subject to change without notice.