Maize ES BIGDAY

Field Aesthetics: My Experience with ES Bigday

When we decided to set up a test plot with ornamental corn, we chose ES Bigday from the French breeding house Euralis Semences. Unlike conventional grain hybrids, the focus here is not on yields per hectare, but on the visual impact. This is where agronomy meets landscape design.

Operational Insights

When sowing ES Bigday, it is important to consider that this hybrid requires a specific approach to agricultural techniques. In my experience, the plant develops more steadily than industrial varieties. We used a standard precision planter, but had to adjust the depth settings slightly to achieve uniform emergence.

• Vegetation: The plant forms a sturdy stem and vibrant cobs that look striking during the maturation period.
• Maintenance: The hybrid is resilient to typical field stresses, but we applied minimal foliar fertilization to maintain its aesthetic appeal. This helps to enhance leaf color and increase cob density.
• Harvesting: Whether by hand or machine, the key is to catch the moment when the grain has developed its color but has not yet begun to dry out, preserving the brightness of the husks.

If you are looking for a way to decorate roadside areas, create living hedges, or simply bring creativity into your crop rotation, ES Bigday excels at the job. It is predictable in its growth, does not require complex chemical protection, and provides real aesthetic satisfaction. It is low-maintenance with maximum visual impact.