Spartacus
HSR Maize Seed
Introducing HSR Seeds 102CRM silage maize. This is a very exciting dual-purpose hybrid that brings a new level of grain yield potential to this maturity group. Quick dry-down and excellent disease tolerance, along with a big root structure, means Spartacus ticks all the boxes for grain growers. Characterised by deeply dented kernels, it will deliver an excellent return on a growers’ investment. Spartacus also displays good water-use efficiency, a result of specific trait selection during breeding.
Planting Population
85,000 TO 110,000 seeds/ha
(GRAIN 75-100K)
Plant types:
110CRM dual purpose for grain or silage.
Yield potential:
Very high yields in grain with good tolerance to rust and leaf blights.
Plant height:
Tall leafy plant with a large root structure.
Type of grain:
Dent x Dent. Excellent stock feed potential.
General comments:
Strong performer for grain or silage in this maturity.
Trait Scores + Characteristics
CRM | 102 |
Plant height | Tall |
Grain type | Dent |
Stress emergence | 8 |
Stalk strength | 9 |
Stay green | 7 |
Husk cover | 8 |
Leaf blight | 8 |
Cot rot | 9 |
Rust | 8 |