Description
Sheddar – Regular Performance With Good Early Vigor
Sheddar is a high-potential maize variety designed for farmers seeking consistent yield performance, excellent early vigor, and superior starch content. With a balanced agronomic profile and strong adaptability, Sheddar delivers reliable results across various growing conditions.
Key Benefits of Sheddar:
- High Yield Potential – Delivers steady and reliable production with well-formed, regular cobs.
- Very Good Starch Content – Ideal for optimising energy levels in livestock feed.
- Excellent Early Vigor – Rapid establishment ensures a strong start for the growing season.
- Adaptability & Stability – Performs consistently across different environments, offering dependable yield results.
Sheddar Characteristics:
- Plant Height: Medium – High
- Ear Insertion: Medium
- Grain Type: Flint – Dent
- Rows per Ear: 14-16
- Grains per Row: 30-34
- Thousand Kernel Weight (TKW): 290-310g
- Flowering Temperature: 795°C
- Silage Maturity (32% DM): 1330°C
Agronomic Excellence:
- Early Vigor: 9 – Outstanding early growth and establishment.
- Stay-Green: 7 – Maintains leaf health for an extended growing period.
- Disease Resistance:
- Helminthosporium: 7
- Eye Spot: 7
- Fusarium (Ear): 7
- Lodging Resistance: 8 – Ensures plant stability and standability at harvest.
- Drought Tolerance: 7 – Performs well under variable moisture conditions.
Why Choose Sheddar?
Sheddar is a versatile, high-starch maize variety that balances yield performance, early vigor, and agronomic reliability. Its excellent starch content and consistent cob formation make it an ideal choice for livestock farmers looking to enhance silage quality and feed efficiency.
