DKS 3183

DKS 3183 — a mid-early maize hybrid with a vegetative period of about 127 days, distinguished by high plant vigor and a strong stem reaching 230–250 cm in height. Plants feature strong anthocyanic coloring of the stem and sheath of the first leaf, as well as medium leaf blade width with a slight angle between the leaf and stem. The ear is weakly conical, 20–22 cm long and 4.0–4.5 cm in diameter, with 14–16 rows of kernels and 28–30 kernels per row. The kernels are dent type, yellow in color, with a 1000-kernel weight of 310–340 grams. Ear attachment height is at 100–110 cm, ensuring ease of harvest and high resistance to lodging. The hybrid exhibits high yield potential and stability, confirmed by maximum yields up to 143.5 centners per hectare under optimal conditions. It is adapted to various soil types and climatic zones, including those with insufficient and sufficient moisture. Thanks to its good plasticity and cold tolerance, DKS 3183 performs well in early-maturing zones. Recommended planting density varies from 55,000 to 90,000 plants per hectare depending on the cultivation purpose — grain or silage — enabling maximum yield potential under intensive technology. The hybrid shows high tolerance to major maize diseases such as helminthosporium, fusarium, common rust, and ear bacterial blight, as well as drought resistance. This makes it a reliable choice for farmers aiming to obtain high-quality grain or silage yields. Using DKS 3183 allows effectively combining high productivity with resistance to adverse conditions, ensuring economic benefit and production stability.