Description of the hybrid
Danube F1 (sh-2) is the first organic hybrid of sugar corn in Ukraine! Mid-season (78-80 days) super sweet hybrid. It forms 1-2 powerful cylindrical cobs 22-23 cm long. The sugar content is 24.5%. Usage: organic fresh market, processing at enterprises working according to organic standards. Advantage: the first and only hybrid in Ukraine grown according to organic standards! Not genetically modified! Not treated with pesticides! Be different - eat organic!
Main characteristics
Type
simple sh-2
Ripeness group
medium
Vegetation period, days
78-80
Using direction
fresh market, freezing, industrial processing
Morphological and agronomic characteristics
Grain type
super sweet
Grain color
yellow
Plant height, cm
180
Sugar content, %
24,5
Length of ear, cm
25
Average diameter of ear, cm
5
Shape of ear
cylindrical
Average depth of grains, mm
9
Average numbers of ears per plant, pcs
1,8
Yield structure
Grain rows number
20-22
Number of grains per row
44
Total number of grains per ear
836
Resistance to diseases and stress factors
Drought
10/10
Heat resistance
9/10
Lodging
9/10
Helminthiasis
10/10
Fusarium
9/10
Blister smut
10/10
Plant density before harvesting for grain (thousand plants/ha)
-
Woodland — 60-65
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Forest steppe — 55-60
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Steppe — 50-55
Type
simple sh-2
Vegetation period, days
78-80
Using direction
fresh market, freezing, industrial processing