Maize Hardware Fao 260

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HARDWARE MAIZE VARIETY:

HARDWARE is a mid-late hybrid (FAO Z260/K260) that has rightfully earned the title of “Yield Machine” due to its exceptionally high production potential. It is a versatile variety, guaranteeing above-average yields both for grain and silage. HARDWARE stands out for its remarkable emergence vigour and rapid growth rate, which form the foundation for the further development of tall and richly leafed plants. This genetics ensures reliability in cultivation under stress conditions, including drought and on lighter, dry sites. A key advantage is also the excellent water release dynamics of the grain in the field, allowing for reduced moisture and minimised drying costs after harvest.

Advantages of choosing HARDWARE maize seeds:

- Versatile yield potential: Very high yield for grain and silage, enabling versatile economic use.

- Security in difficult conditions: Reliable in cultivation under drought conditions and suitable for various soil types, including light and dry sites.

- Drying economy: Excellent water release dynamics in the field directly translate into low grain drying costs after harvest.

- High silage quality: Very high digestibility and high starch content in the green mass ensure high efficiency in silage production.

- Outstanding initial vigour: Rapid growth rate and high lodging resistance guarantee a secure start and stand stability until harvest.

HARDWARE PARAMETERS AND PURPOSE:

FAO: Z260 (for grain), K260 (for silage).

Grain type: intermediate.

Usage direction: grain, silage.

Cob structure: 18 rows, 38 grains per row.

MTZ (thousand grain weight): 300 g.

AGRONOMIC PRACTICES AND CULTIVATION RECOMMENDATIONS:

Agronomic profile:

HARDWARE produces tall and richly leafed plants, which is key to achieving a high dry matter yield intended for silage. Despite its large mass, the variety shows high lodging resistance, maintaining stand stability. Outstanding emergence vigour ensures rapid row closure and efficient use of soil resources. Cobs are well filled: 18 rows, 38 grains per row, with an MTZ of 300 g.

Sowing rate and soil requirements:

The HARDWARE variety is tolerant of various soil types and particularly useful for cultivation on light and dry sites, where its drought resistance brings the greatest benefits. Below is the recommended plant density (units per hectare) depending on the cultivation purpose and site quality:

Site	Grain [units/ha]	Silage [units/ha]
Weaker	80,000 - 82,000	82,000 - 86,000
Medium	84,000 - 86,000	86,000 - 90,000
Good	86,000 - 90,000	88,000 - 92,000