Nerissa is a mid-early maize hybrid developed by Syngenta, suitable for cultivation as silage or grain. This hybrid features attractive, well-aligned ears and a robust root system, ensuring high plant stability and productivity. The kernels have a flinty-milky type with a warm yellow hue and contain approximately 70% starch by dry weight, making Nerissa highly sought after in the distillery industry, where alcohol yield reaches 44% per 100 kg of dry grain.
The Nerissa hybrid demonstrates high resilience to adverse weather conditions, including spring frosts and summer droughts, enabling early planting and rapid germination. It is well-adapted to the climatic zones of Polissia and Forest Steppe and exhibits excellent resistance to common pathogens such as rust and powdery mildew. Additionally, Nerissa shows high resistance to lodging and stress, contributing to yield stability under challenging conditions.
To achieve optimal results, intensive crop management practices with properly balanced agrofunds and fertilization during the vegetation period are recommended. The optimal plant density ranges from 60,000 to 90,000 plants per hectare. When controlling weeds, it is essential to carefully select application rates of sulfonylurea herbicides to avoid harming crops. Thanks to its adaptability and high productivity, Nerissa is an excellent choice for farms focused on producing high-quality feed and raw material for distilleries.
