Obelix
HSR Maize Seed
Known as “The Pillar of Strength” Obelix is proving to be a winner on-farm here in New Zealand and Australia after its success in the HSR trial programmes. Obelix is a 92 CRM hybrid developed by the HSR team of global breeding partners to fill this maturity space within our hybrid range. With its great stature and cob placement, coupled with quick cob turndown, it is also proving to be a winner with grain growers. Obelix shows strong disease resistance and is suitable for growing in all North Island regions. A solid performer with extreme early growth.
Planting Population
90,000 TO 105,000seeds/ha
(GRAIN 75-100K)
Plant types:
92 CRM early maize silage or grain.
Yield potential:
Great yields with a limiting growing window.
Plant height:
Medium to tall with a large root structure for high water use efficiency.
Type of grain:
Dent x Dent. Highly digestible feed grain. High starch content in silage or grain.
General comments:
Obelix shows strong disease resistance and is suitable for growing in all North Island regions. Ideal for planting/harvesting outside of key operating window in Northern Regions. Obelix is a solid performer.
Want to find out more?
Download the HSR Obelix spec sheet here
Trait Scores + Characteristics
CRM | 92 |
Plant height | Tall |
Grain density | Dent |
Stress emergence | 8 |
Stalk strength | 9 |
Stay green | 8 |
Husk cover | 8 |
Leaf blight | 8 |
Cot rot | 8 |
Rust | 8 |