Corn hybrid KWS 3479 is a simple hybrid with a vegetation period of 120 to 128 days, belonging to the medium-early maturity group with FAO 250. This variety is characterized by dent kernel type and is primarily intended for grain use. Plant height ranges from 210 to 230 cm, and ear attachment height is 80-85 cm. The hybrid has a short ear, which facilitates harvesting and processing. A key feature is its high grain yield — 78-79%, and starch content varies from 70.8 to 73.1%, ensuring high-quality harvest. Protein content in the grain is within 9.5-10.4%.
Hybrid KWS 3479 exhibits high resistance to adverse factors: drought resistance is rated at 8 points, resistance to lodging and downy mildew — both at 9 points. Thanks to these characteristics, the variety demonstrates stability and high productivity under various climatic conditions, as confirmed by yield potential of 4.2 to 8.0 tons per hectare. Recommended growing zone — forest-steppe, although the variety is also successfully used in steppe and forested regions.
For optimal cultivation of corn KWS 3479, it is recommended to follow specific planting density depending on soil moisture: 75-85 thousand plants per hectare under adequate moisture, 60-65 thousand under unstable moisture, and 45-55 thousand under insufficient moisture. The hybrid has rapid water release, which facilitates harvesting and reduces yield losses. These qualities make KWS 3479 a flexible and adaptable hybrid capable of ensuring high yields under various growing conditions.
