Maize Kws Hypolito Fao 290

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE KWS HYPOLITO MAIZE VARIETY:

KWS HYPOLITO is a medium-late single cross hybrid (SC) with FAO 290, registered in the EU in 2022, which allows you to compete for higher yield thanks to its very high grain yield potential. This variety belongs to the elite ClimaCONTROL3 line, which means high tolerance to drought conditions and optimal use of water resources through a strong and deep root system. Additionally, as a PLUS4GRAIN type variety, KWS HYPOLITO is dedicated to achieving maximum grain production on good and well-maintained sites. Its features, such as good dry down rate and high tolerance to fusarium and smut diseases, guarantee low moisture at harvest and minimise drying costs, while ensuring a large and quality grain yield.

Advantages of choosing KWS HYPOLITO maize seeds:

- Extremely high yield potential: Maximising maize production, especially on good sites (PLUS4GRAIN type).

- Drought tolerance: ClimaCONTROL3 type variety with a strong and deep root system, tolerating stress conditions.

- Drying economy: Good dry down rate of the grain translates into low moisture yield and savings after harvest.

- Comprehensive health: High tolerance to fusarium and smut diseases ensures a healthy and quality harvest.

- Yield stability: Even flex-type cobs and tall, lodging-resistant plants provide harvest security.

KWS HYPOLITO PARAMETERS AND PURPOSE:

FAO: Z290 (late variety).

Grain type: dent.

Cob type: flex (even).

Hybrid type: single cross (SC).

Usage direction: grain, bioethanol.

Cob structure: 16–18 rows, 36–38 grains per row.

MTZ (thousand grain weight): 310–330 g.

EU registration: 2022 (Breeder: KWS, Germany).

AGRONOMIC PRACTICES AND CULTIVATION RECOMMENDATIONS:

Agronomic profile:

KWS HYPOLITO is a tall hybrid with a stable and healthy stand, characterised by very good lodging resistance. Flex-type cobs are even and have an impressive structure (16–18 rows, 36–38 grains per row) with high MTZ. The deep root system, a feature of the ClimaCONTROL3 type, allows the plant to effectively cope with periodic water stress, which stabilises high grain yield.

Sowing rate and soil requirements:

The variety requires a higher heat sum than mid-early hybrids, but thanks to its stress tolerance it can be grown on mosaics, provided good soil cultivation is maintained. Due to its potential, optimising plant density (plants per hectare at harvest) is crucial:

Site	Grain/Bioethanol [plants/ha]
Weaker	70,000 – 75,000
Medium	75,000 – 80,000
Good	80,000 – 85,000