Sugarcane corn DKC4178 is a high-yielding, mid-season hybrid with dent kernel type and FAO 330. Seeds are supplied in packages of 80,000 units. This hybrid is characterized by high adaptability and resistance to various climatic conditions, allowing it to be grown in all zones except sandy soils. Recommended planting density varies depending on soil moisture level: from 50 to 75 thousand plants per hectare.
DKC4178 is characterized by high drought resistance and rapid early growth energy, ensuring plant stability and plasticity under various conditions. The hybrid demonstrates good cold tolerance and rapid water release during maturation, contributing to timely harvest. Plants have a strong structure and well-developed root system, enhancing their resistance to adverse factors and promoting high yields, which, according to feedback, reach 149 centners per hectare.
In addition, DKC4178 exhibits high tolerance to common corn diseases, including stalk and ear fusarium. The hybrid tolerates monoculture and long-term idle periods, making it suitable for various agrotechnical systems. It is recommended to use traditional or minimal soil treatment methods, with planting at soil temperature of 9°C, and to provide medium or high levels of mineral nutrition to achieve maximum productivity.
