MERJEN
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- Maturity120–125 DAYSNumber of days the hybrid needs to reach maturity.
- FAO700–720Maturity group for corn. A higher FAO number means a longer growing period.
- Plant height250–300 CMTypical height of the fully grown plant.
- Cob placement90–110 CMHeight of the main cob above the ground.
- Hectoliter78–80 kg/100LWeight of a fixed volume of grain or seed, an indicator of density and quality.
- Kernel rows18–20Number of rows of kernels around the cob.
Very high yielding variety, with ability to outperform maturity group peers under stress conditions.
Why MERJEN?
High adaptability to different climatic and soil conditions. Tolerant to heat and drought conditions.
High tolerance to root and leaf diseases.
This hybrid’s medium height, combined with strong stem and root structure, provide very strong resistance to lodging.
Cob structure and appearance are consistent, with excellent tip fullness and good husk coverage.
Recommended sowing spacing for this variety is 16–18 cm on the row, to achieve 80,000–85,000 plants per hectare.
The performance and characteristics described here are based on trials and observations under specific growing conditions. Actual results may vary depending on climate, soil quality, cultivation practices and other local factors.
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