Kussmaul Seeds K-500 Conventional Corn

Grower Tips

Good natural Corn Borer tolerance
Use to add test weight
Best in rotated soils

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K-500
101 Day

Special and/or Unique Characteristics
High quality grain

Technology: Conventional

Medium-tall plants with extremely good roots
Adapts well to variable soil types
Good natural corn borer tolerance
Strong emergence and good early season health
Above average test weight
Very good yield potential for its maturity
Best placed in southern half of zone 3 and zone 4
Best placed as an early hybrid in zone 5, Wisconsin, and west at moderate to medium-high populations
Avoid use in eastern corn belt
Goes north and west extremely well
Price: Contact your local dealer or DSM for current pricing.

Hybrid Characteristics

Application Practice

Spray Preplant Only	Not recommended
Spray After Emergence Only	Not Recommended
Spray Preplant, Followed by a Post Application	Recommended

Male can be sensitive to Dicamba Herbicides, but Hybrid seems to be OK, use with caution

Base Genetics
Pop. Range (in thousands)	28-30
Early Vigor	9
Staygreen	9
Heat Units to Black Layer	2365
Stalk Strength	9
Root Strength	9
Drought Tolerance	8.5
Corn-on-Corn	5
Kernel Rows per Ear	16-18
Harvest Method – Combine	9
Harvest Method – Ear Pick	8
Test Weight	9
Ear Type	F
Height	M/T
Leaf Canopy	SE
Soil Types Top management

Area of Adaptability
(* denotes Outstanding Performance)

Wisconsin*
Minnesota*
Iowa*
South Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado

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