Amando

Stable Yields in Temperate Climates

Austrian breeding by Saatbau has long been considered a benchmark for reliability. The «Amando» hybrid is a classic representative of the simple hybrid type, specifically developed for high-quality grain production. With FAO 90–1240 and a vegetation period of 100–110 days, this hybrid fits perfectly into intensive crop rotations, allowing for timely field clearance for winter crops.

Agronomic Profile and Disease Resistance

The primary challenge "Amando" addresses is risk mitigation when growing corn in areas with moderate disease pressure. Saatbau breeders focused heavily on plant health: the hybrid demonstrates strong resistance to common smut and serves as an effective barrier against helminthosporiosis, fusarium, and stalk rot. This allows agronomists to reduce the frequency of fungicide applications, effectively lowering the cost per ton of production.

Sowing Recommendations and Potential

The dent-type grain, combined with a 72% starch content, makes "Amando" an excellent choice for commercial operations delivering to grain elevators. To fully unlock the hybrid's yield potential, selecting the appropriate plant density is crucial:

• Under favorable moisture conditions and fertile soils, 65,000–70,000 plants/ha is optimal.
• Under moderate moisture conditions, sticking to a range of 55,000–65,000 plants/ha is recommended.
• On lower-potential soils or in high-risk zones, a density of 50,000–55,000 plants/ha is advised.

"Amando" is highly adaptable to various farming practices, ensuring uniform maturation and efficient threshing, which is vital for successful fall harvesting.