Maize ES Astrakan

The ES Astrakan hybrid corn is a mid-early maturing variety with FAO 300, registered in the State Register for the Central Chernozem and North Caucasus regions for grain production. The plant is of medium height with early tassel flowering. The main tassel axis is long and higher than the upper lateral branches, forming a small angle with the lateral branches, which are slightly curved and of medium length. The anthocyanin coloration of the silk is very weak, which is a characteristic feature of this hybrid. The ear is long, weakly conical, with a short shank and uncolored stalk. The grain is intermediate type, yellow-orange in color at the top. The hybrid exhibits high initial growth energy, promoting rapid plant development in early vegetative stages. ES Astrakan has good resistance to major diseases and stress factors. It shows high resistance to stalk rot (7 points), gummy ear rot (9 points), stalk rot and fusarium (7 points each). In field conditions, the hybrid is weakly affected by common smut, bacterial disease and ear fusarium, and moderately damaged by corn borer. These characteristics make ES Astrakan a reliable choice for farmers seeking stable yields under various climatic conditions. The average grain yield of the hybrid in the region is 66.3 centners per hectare, exceeding the standard by 2.3 centners per hectare. Due to its adaptability and disease resistance, ES Astrakan is suitable for intensive cultivation technologies and ensures high productivity. This hybrid is optimal for cultivation in the Central Chernozem and North Caucasus regions, where it performs best and allows farmers to achieve maximum yield potential.