Maize Coronado

Reliable Yields and High Starch Content

The «Coronado» hybrid from Monsanto is a classic dent corn variety engineered primarily for commercial grain production. In intensive farming systems, this hybrid is valued for its predictability: with a maturity cycle of 120–140 days, it consistently builds biomass and reaches a high starch concentration of 74%. For growers, this translates into reliable performance when supplying grain to processing plants or storage facilities.

Agronomic Management and Seeding Rates

The primary management task for «Coronado» is optimizing plant density. Depending on the moisture availability of a specific field, recommended densities range from 60–65k to 70–75k plants per hectare. Practical field experience shows that reducing density in water-stressed areas allows the hybrid to realize its yield potential without nutrient deficits, while on irrigated lands or high-fertility soils, increasing density maximizes total harvest volume.

Key Benefits for Professional Growers

• The FAO rating (90–1240) allows for flexible scheduling during the planting season.
• The dent grain structure ensures excellent dry-down rates before harvest, significantly reducing post-harvest drying costs.
• A high starch content of 74% makes this grain highly desirable for the starch and processing industries.

«Coronado» represents a strategic choice for farmers who rely on Monsanto's proven genetics to secure high-quality grain yields while minimizing losses during harvesting and storage.