Profile
Rafting is the ideal choice for a diverse use – both for silage and grain production. The variety has been tested across Europe for two years with excellent results. This early maize variety impresses with outstanding grain yields and very good overall dry matter yields. With good starch content, Rafting ensures high-quality feed. Efficient, high-yielding, and reliable – Rafting is the perfect choice for a secure and economical harvest.
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Early double-purpose maize variety
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High grain yields
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Excellent DM-yields with extraordinary starch contents
General
| Usage |
|
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|---|---|---|
| Silo maturity | early | |
| Grain maturity | early | |
| Maturity forage | ca. 210 | |
| Maturity grain | ca. 200 | |
| Type of grain | flint intermediate | |
| Hybrid | Single-cross | |
| Sowing date |
early
0
late
|
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Breeder classification: +++ = very good / very high | ++ = good / high | + = medium
| Usage |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Silo maturity | early | |
| Grain maturity | early | |
| Maturity forage | ca. 210 | |
| Maturity grain | ca. 200 | |
| 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 |
+
+
|
|---|---|
| Fusarium |
+
+
|
| Helminthosporium |
+
+
|
|
Maize smut
+
+
|
|
Fusarium
+
+
|
|
Helminthosporium
+
+
|
Location
| Soil type |
heavy
0
light
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Humidity |
wet
0
dry
|
|
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Soil type
heavy
0
light
|
|
|
Humidity
wet
0
dry
|
Sowing
| Forage | 8 - 10 Plants/m² | |
|---|---|---|
| Grain | 8 - 9 Plants/m² | |
| Forage | 8 - 10 Plants/m² | |
|---|---|---|
| Grain | 8 - 9 Plants/m² | |
All information, recommendations and representations contained herein 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 will not be held liable for any damage or claims for damages resulting from the use of the variety specified in this description. Mixtures may vary if individual varieties are not available. Status 12/2024. Subject to change without prior notice.