Description
MAS 053C – Ultra-Early Maize Hybrid for Short Growing Seasons
MAS 053C is a high-performance ultra-early maize hybrid, delivering exceptional digestibility and yield in a short growing season. With outstanding dry-down, strong early vigor, and high dNDF levels, MAS 053C is the ideal choice for farmers seeking reliability in late sowing conditions.
Key Benefits of MAS 053C:
- Champion in Earliness – A true ultra-early hybrid, ensuring rapid development and high performance even in short seasons.
- Exceptional Digestibility – High dNDF levels enhance fibre digestibility, improving livestock nutrition and milk production.
- Fast Dry-Down – Supports efficient harvesting with lower moisture levels at maturity.
- Adapted for Late Sowing – Maintains yield stability even when planted later in the season.
MAS 053C Characteristics:
- Plant Height: Medium
- Ear Insertion: Medium
- Grain Type: Flint – Dent
- Rows per Ear: 14-16
- Grains per Row: 30-32
- Thousand Kernel Weight (TKW): 290-320g
- Flowering Temperature: 760°C
- Silage Maturity (32% DM): 1240°C
Agronomic Excellence:
- Early Vigor: 7 – Ensures strong establishment for early growth.
- Stay-Green: 7 – Maintains plant health for better starch accumulation.
- Dry-Down: 8 – Fast moisture reduction for an efficient harvest.
- Disease Resistance:
- Helminthosporium: 7
- Eye Spot: 9
- Fusarium (Ear): 8
- Lodging Resistance: 7 – Maintains plant stability in variable conditions.
- Drought Tolerance: 7 – Performs well under moisture stress.
Why Choose MAS 053C?
MAS 053C is designed for farmers operating in short growing seasons, delivering early maturity, excellent digestibility, and strong agronomic resilience. Its ability to perform well in late sowing conditions and fast dry-down rate make it a top choice for optimising silage quality and harvest efficiency.
