Corn NS 300 — a high-yielding silage and grain hybrid of Serbian origin, included in the State Register of Varieties of Ukraine since 2000. Developed at the Institute of Vegetable and Field Crops in Novi Sad, this hybrid has a medium maturity period with a FAO rating of 340, corresponding to 115–120 days. Plants reach a height of 250–260 cm, possess a strong root system and well-developed above-ground parts, providing resistance to lodging and pests, including stem borer. Cylindrical ears up to 30 cm long contain 14 rows of yellow-orange dent kernels, with a 1000-kernel weight of 360–380 g.
NS 300 has high yield potential — up to 14 t/ha under optimal conditions, with actual grain yield reaching 12 t/ha. When grown for silage, seed density should be increased by 20%, allowing silage mass yield of up to 450 centners/ha. Recommended plant density varies by region: 50–55 thousand/ha in Polissia, 45–50 thousand/ha in forest-steppe, and 40–45 thousand/ha in steppe and dry areas. The hybrid exhibits medium water loss and high cold tolerance, broadening its adaptability across various climatic zones of Ukraine, including Vinnytsia, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Corn NS 300 is characterized by high resistance to major diseases such as rust, fusarium, pest damage, and high drought tolerance (9 out of 10). Seed treatment includes fungicide and microfertilizers, promoting successful plant development and reducing disease risks. Due to its biological and agronomic traits, NS 300 is a reliable choice for farmers seeking high and stable yields of both grain and silage mass.
