Pegasus
HSR Maize Seed
Pegasus is bred for yield, disease tolerance and adaptability. HSR’s 115CRM medium to tall leafy plant. With large bright yellow kernels, this hybrid is a true ‘dual purpose’ that finds a fit with both silage and grain growers in Australia but will have a silage focus for the New Zealand market. Pegasus is characterised by a large cob, the dent x flint grain this hybrid is of medium density, perfect for feed grain or high-quality silage.
Planting Population
90,000 TO 100,000seeds/ha
(GRAIN 75-100K)
Plant types:
115CRM silage or grain.
Yield potential:
Excellent yields with a strong disease package.
Plant height:
Medium to tall leafy plant with large bright yellow kernels.
Type of grain:
Dent x Flint. Large cobs of medium density grains. Perfect for feed grain or high quality silage.
General comments:
Above average stress tolerance enables this variety to hold on when the growing gets tough.
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Download the HSR Pegasus spec sheet here
Trait Scores + Characteristics
CRM | 115 |
Plant height | Med/Tall |
Grain density | Dent |
Stress emergence | 9 |
Stalk strength | 9 |
Stay green | 8 |
Husk cover | 8 |
Leaf blight | 9 |
Cot rot | 8 |
Rust | 8 |