Brutus
HSR Maize Seed
Brutus from HSR Seeds is a 105 CRM dual-purpose maize hybrid. Brutus is a hybrid that has extremely high water-use efficiency and exceptional yield for its maturity. It has an early-season growth habit that allows versatility and flexibility in sowing and harvest. It is designed for the maize grower who wants a crop that stands well, with an excellent silage yield/ quality or high-yielding grain.
Best grown in a wide range of environments throughout New Zealand. Growers in warmer regions looking for a high-yielding, excellent disease tolerant and standability package in an early-maturing maize hybrid should be growing Brutus. Great 'staygreen' in this hybrid which is noticeable among hybrids in this CRM range.
Planting Population
85,000 TO 100,000seeds/ha
(GRAIN 75-100K)
Plant types:
105CRM silage or grain.
Yield potential:
Excellent yield with a robust disease package.
Plant height:
Tall plant with large root structure for high water use efficiency.
Type of grain:
Dent x Dent. Highly digestible feed grain. High starch in silage and grain.
General comments:
Solid yields under various conditions.
Want to find out more?
Download the HSR Brutus spec sheet here
Trait Scores + Characteristics
CRM | 105 |
Plant height | Tall |
Grain type | Dent |
Stress emergence | 9 |
Stalk strength | 9 |
Stay green | 8 |
Husk cover | 9 |
Leaf blight | 8 |
Cot rot | 8 |
Rust | 9 |