Early maturing, FAO 170-180;
Very high taste qualities, suitable for canning and consumption fresh off the cob;
The best domestic hybrid, comparable to foreign analogs.
Spokusa F1 sugar corn hybrid
Originators — Institute of Grain Farming of UAAN, Sineльnikivska Selection and Testing Station.
The period from emergence to tasseling of female inflorescences is 55-60 days, and to technical maturity of the grain — 72-74 days, FAO 170.
Plant height 170-180cm.
Ear, slightly conical shape. Ear attachment height from soil surface 50-55cm. Ear length 16-18cm. Number of rows 16-18, kernels per row 36-38. Average weight of conditioned ears 180-200g. Grain yield at technical maturity — 55-60%.
At technical maturity, sugar content in grain on dry matter — 12-14%. Grain contains proteins, fats, vitamins, essential amino acids, dextrins.
High resistance to lodging at technical maturity. Under favorable conditions forms 2 cobs.
Hybrid characteristics — very high taste qualities, suitable for canning and consumption fresh off the cob! The best domestic hybrid, comparable to foreign analogs!
To extend the period of fresh ear harvesting, corn should be sown 3-4 times, with intervals of 10-15 days.
