YieldGard® corn borer/Roundup® Ready Corn 2 are elite hybrids that have two technology traits. This gives the Farmer double protection of unsurpassed weed control, and the added benefit of controlling European and Southwestern Corn Borer.
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Roundup Ready®/yieldgard® Corn Borer Corn
6053
6053 is a solid 100 day hybrid. Strong yield potential and very good agronomics make this hybrid a new leader. This hybrid performs on all soil types and many different environments. Give 6053 a chance to unleash its potential on your farm.
| Maturity | 100 |
| To Silk 50% | 1250 |
| To Black Layer | 2460 |
| Appearance | Medium hybrid with semi upright leaves |
| Plant Height | Med - Tall |
| Early Season Vigor | 8 |
| Ear Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Ear Type | Semi Flex |
| Ear Placement | Medium |
| Kernels | 16-20 |
| Test Weight | 7 |
| Husk Cover | 7 |
| Retention | 8 |
| Shank Length | 7 |
| Roots | |
| Root Strength | 86053 has very good roots |
| Stalks | |
| Stalk Strength | 76053 has good stalks, equal to 5613 |
| Agronomics | |
| Plant Integrity | 6053 has very good in season stalks, possible late season lodging |
| Population Tolerance | 96053 has a good combination of roots and stalks to make this a versatile hybrid. It can handle lower populations and will excel at higher populations of 28 to 34000. |
| Flowering Date | 64 |
| Drought Tolerance | 8 |
| Disease | |
| Gray Leaf Spot | 0 |
| Eyespot | 8 |
| Northern Leaf Blight | 7 |
| Stewarts Blight | 0 |
| YieldGard corn borer protection really helps the late season health of 6053 | |
| Insects | |
| European Corn Borer | 9YieldGard corn borer protected |
| Placement | |
| 6053 will work anywhere a 100 day hybrid with corn borer protection and Roundup resistance is needed. Good plant health along with very good roots and stalks lets this hybrid work in high or low population environments. This hybrid has no soil restrictions. | |
| Positioning | |
| 6053 is a high yielding, steady hybrid. It can handle lower populations and will excel at higher populations. Strong companion hybrids for 6053 are 5733, 5623, 6213, and 6463. | |
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