YieldGard® VT Triple uses the Vectran process for a more consistent protein expression in the root system. This process gives corn borer protection along with improved rootworm protection. With the unsurpassed weed control of the Roundup® Ready Corn 2 system, these hybrids offer excellent control of the weeds and insects that attack your crops, along with crop safety. YieldGard® VT Triple comes with Poncho® 250/Trilex seed treatment.
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5684
5684 is a 96 day hybrid with strong drought tolerance and very good yield potential. Semi-Flex ear and a wide range of population options make this a very versatile hybrid in almost any environment. Added herbicide flexibility and the newest insect protection makes this a must on your farm.
| Maturity | 96 |
| To Silk 50% | 1250 |
| To Black Layer | 2405 |
| Appearance | Medium Statured, Good intactness |
| Plant Height | Med Short |
| Early Season Vigor | 7 |
| Ear Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Ear Type | Semi Flex |
| Ear Placement | Medium |
| Kernels | 16-20 |
| Test Weight | 8 |
| Husk Cover | 8 |
| Retention | 8 |
| Shank Length | Medium |
| Roots | |
| Root Strength | 75684 has good roots enhanced with YieldGard VecTran Technology. |
| Stalks | |
| Stalk Strength | 85684 has very good stalks and late season intactness. |
| Agronomics | |
| Plant Integrity | 5684 is not as healthy as some hybrids, but holds together very well. |
| Population Tolerance | 85684 handles higher populations very well. This product will excel at 28 - 34,000 final populations, but has enough flex to handle lower population required west. |
| Flowering Date | 0 |
| Drought Tolerance | 8 |
| Disease | |
| Gray Leaf Spot | 7 |
| Eyespot | 8 |
| Northern Leaf Blight | 6 |
| Stewarts Blight | 0 |
| 5684 has excellent Eye Spot tolerance, very good Anthracnose, and good Goss' wilt tolerance. | |
| Insects | |
| European Corn Borer | 95684 is protected with YieldGard Corn Borer and VecTran RW Technology. |
| Placement | |
| 5684 should be placed in areas that typically have lower disease levels. It has been very consistent across Minnesota and especially strong in South Dakota. 5684 handles stress very well and is a great companion to 5624 in tougher environments. | |
| Positioning | |
| Use 5684 in areas where RoundUp herbicide is used and insect protection is desirable. 5684 is a strong companion to 5734 in MN and 5624 in SD. Semi Flex ear lets this hybrid handle low and high populations. | |
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