Victoria

Agrotechnical Potential of Victoria Silage Corn

The breeding program by Agrofirma Poisk focuses on creating a hybrid capable of maximizing green mass yield while maintaining high energy nutritional values. Victoria corn is a tall plant (260–270 cm), which directly determines planting structure and harvesting logistics.

Morphological Features and Productivity

Yield stability is ensured by plant architecture. A height exceeding 2.5 meters allows for the development of a robust leaf-stem system, essential for biomass accumulation. With a planting density of 35,000 to 75,000 plants per hectare, the variety demonstrates high plasticity relative to soil types and water availability.

• Ear Formation: The hybrid's genetics dictate 18–20 rows of kernels per ear. This count offers an optimal balance between starch accumulation and the plant's physiological capacity during the early ripening stages.
• Vegetation Period: A maturity window of 90–95 days classifies Victoria as a mid-early culture. This is critical for regions with limited frost-free seasons, allowing for harvest at the optimal physiological stage of waxy grain maturity, when silage nutritional value is at its peak.

Practical Application in Livestock

Victoria's primary purpose is silage production and fodder supply. High foliage density combined with a well-developed ear ensures a high yield of feed units per hectare. The 90–95 day maturity provides agronomists with a clear planning window to avoid autumn frosts. The flexibility in planting density (35k–75k seeds/ha) allows for strategic adaptation to soil fertility: increased density on high-potential soils maximizes biomass, while lower density on extensive lands promotes full ear development.