Obelix
Known as the“The Pillar of Strength”Obelix is proving to be a winner on farm here in New Zealand and Australia after its success in the trial programme.
Obelix is a 94 CRM hybrid which has been developed by our comprehensive team of global breeding partners to fill this CRM space within our hybrid range. With its great stature and cob placement, coupled with quick cob turn down it is proving to be a winner with grain growers also.
90,000 TO 105,000seeds/ha
(GRAINS 75-100K)
PLANTING POPULATIONS
Plant Types:
94 CRM Early Maize silage or Grain
Yield Potential:
Great yields with limiting growing window. Plant Height: Medium to tall structured plant with solid root structure.
Plant Height:
Tall plant with large root structure for high WUE.
Grain Type:
Dent x Dent. Highly digestible feed grain. High starch content in grain and silage.
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. A solid performer.
