Maize Pelican

Working with Syngenta Pelikan

Working with an FAO 340 hybrid like Pelikan from Syngenta feels like a solid investment in predictability. In the field, it performs exactly as you would expect a high-quality Swiss-bred hybrid to. Setting up the combine for this hybrid is straightforward, allowing for smooth operation and minimal header loss, even when field conditions aren't perfect.

Operational Performance

• Harvest Efficiency: The moisture dry-down rate is one of Pelikan’s strongest suits.
• Standability: As a simple hybrid, Pelikan offers excellent stalk strength.
• Management: It is a low-maintenance, high-reward crop. It responds well to standard agronomic practices without requiring overly complex intervention. It does what it’s bred to do: provide a consistent, high-yield harvest.

For those managing large acreage, Pelikan is a workhorse. It doesn't have the unpredictability that sometimes plagues more complex hybrids. Whether you are aiming for high-intensity production or just need a reliable, high-performing crop, this hybrid fits the bill perfectly.