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PETROSCHKA is a registered forage maize variety in Germany. The mixed flint/dent maize can be used as a quality maize for dairy cows and bull fattening. It realises a good biogas yield in UK.

  • Very high starch yield
  • Very high leaf density
  • Very high total dry matter yields

General

Usage Silage Energy
Silo maturity mid-early
Grain maturity mid-early
Maturity forage 230
Maturity grain ca. 230
Type of grain flint intermediate
Hybrid Single-cross
Sowing date
early 0 late

Breeder classification: +++ = very good / very high | ++ = good / high | + = medium

Usage nutzung-silo-en nutzung-gas-en
Silo maturity mid-early
Grain maturity mid-early
Maturity forage 230
Maturity grain ca. 230
Type of grain flint intermediate
Hybrid Single-cross
Sowing date
early 0 late

Breeder classification: +++ = very good / very high | ++ = good / high | + = medium

Resistance to diseases

Maize smut
+ +
Helminthosporium
+
Maize smut
+ +
Helminthosporium
+

Location

Soil type
heavy 0 light
Humidity
wet 0 dry
Soil type
heavy 0 light
Humidity
wet 0 dry

Sowing

Forage 8 - 9 Plants/m²
Forage 8 - 9 Plants/m²

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All specified informations, recommendations and representations mentioned here are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, but without guarantee of completeness or accuracy. We cannot guarantee that the properties described are repeatable. All information is provided as an aid to decision-making. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG excludes adhesion for damage or claims for damages, resulting of the use for the variety specified in this description. Mixture compositions may change if individual varieties are not available. As of 01/2024. Subject to change without notice.