NS 2012

The hybrid corn NS 2012, developed by the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops in Novi Sad (Serbia), is a mid-early variety with a vegetation period of about 107 days and FAO 220-240. This hybrid is primarily intended for grain production, but it can also be used for silage. It is adapted for cultivation in the forest-steppe and Polissia zones of Ukraine, and is suitable for various soil types. Registered in the State Register of Ukraine since 2007, the seeds are supplied by NERTUS.

NS 2012 exhibits high resistance to major corn diseases such as leaf blight, helminthosporiosis, and fusarium, as well as to stress conditions including lodging and kernel shattering. Plants reach a height of about 2 meters, have a strong and elastic stem, and a well-developed root system. The conical ears contain 14 rows of yellow, dent-shaped kernels, with a 1000-kernel weight of approximately 390 grams.

The potential yield of this hybrid exceeds 140 ц/ha of dry grain and over 450 ц/ha of silage, with optimal plant density varying by region: 60 thousand/ha in the steppe, 75-80 thousand/ha in the forest-steppe, and 80 thousand/ha in Polissia. To achieve maximum performance, early planting, balanced mineral nutrition, and optimal irrigation are recommended, while avoiding excessive nitrogen fertilization and overly dense planting to prevent lodging.