Corn hybrid CUB 430 is a mid-season silage hybrid with FAO 430, developed by the Grain Farming Institute of NAAN of Ukraine. Plants reach a height of 280-300 cm, with ear attachment at 100-110 cm. The ear is cylindrical, 24-26 cm long, with 14-16 rows of kernels, each row containing 40-45 yellow-orange dent-type kernels. The 1000-kernel weight is 320-350 g, and grain yield reaches 82-84%. The hybrid exhibits high resistance to diseases and pests such as downy mildew, gray leaf spot, fusarium rot, and corn borer, and also features increased anthocyanin content in stems, which enhances tolerance to short-term spring frosts.
CUB 430 is characterized by high drought and heat tolerance, making it especially valuable for cultivation in steppe and forest-steppe zones. High lodging resistance allows for late harvest without significant yield loss. The hybrid demonstrates stable and high grain yield, reaching a maximum of 14.2 t/ha, and also produces a substantial yield of green mass with elevated dry matter content up to 35%, making it ideal for producing high-quality silage.
Hybrid CUB 430 is versatile in use and responds well to improved growing conditions, such as application of mineral fertilizers and irrigation. The recommended planting density is 40-45 thousand plants per hectare in steppe zones and 60-70 thousand in forest-steppe zones. Due to its characteristics and adaptability, CUB 430 is widely used in grain and silage production, particularly in Steppe and Forest-Steppe regions.
