23X14 Corn Seed Hybrid - 55lb Bag

The 23X14 Corn Seed Hybrid is versatile and adaptable, designed to excel in diverse environments and soil conditions. With its semi-flex ear type and tall stature, this hybrid is ideal for grain and silage production, offering flexibility for growers managing low-input or marginal fields. Known for its consistent yield potential and robust stress tolerance, 23X14 thrives where other hybrids may struggle, making it a dependable choice for farmers seeking reliability and value.

Key Features and Benefits

1. Versatility for All Soil Types

23X14 is designed to perform well across various soil conditions, from marginal to moderately productive soils. Its adaptability ensures consistent yield potential, even in less-than-ideal environments.

2. Dual-Purpose Functionality

With its semi-flex ear type and tall stature, 23X14 is suitable for grain and silage, making it a versatile hybrid for diverse farming operations.

3. Performance in Low-Input Environments

This hybrid is well-suited for low-input farming systems, offering strong standability and good plant health, even with minimal inputs.

4. Stress and Drought Tolerance

23X14’s excellent stress tolerance allows it to maintain ear size and yield potential under challenging conditions, including drought-prone regions.

5. Reliable Disease Resistance

It offers excellent resistance to Goss’s Wilt and good tolerance to Gray Leaf Spot, Northern Leaf Blight, and Stalk Anthracnose, ensuring robust plant health throughout the growing season.

Placement Recommendations

Optimal Placement

• Soil Types: Performs best on mid-level to less productive soils, maximizing value in these environments.
• Plant Populations: Recommended planting density is 18,000 to 32,000 plants per acre to utilize its semi-flex ear type fully.
• Low-Input Systems: Excels in low-input environments, making it ideal for cost-conscious operations.

Not Ideal for High-Yielding Acres

While versatile, 23X14 may not outperform other hybrids on a highly productive, flat, black ground, where hybrids optimized for high-input systems may deliver better results.

Agronomic Strengths

Stress Resilience and Standability

• Root Rating: Good
• Stalk Rating: Good
• These traits ensure reliable standability and performance under a variety of conditions.

Disease Resistance

• Goss Wilt: Excellent
• Gray Leaf Spot: Good
• Northern Leaf Blight: Good
• Stalk Anthracnose: Good

Environmental Adaptability

With its stress tolerance and ability to thrive in marginal soils, 23X14 is suitable for a wide range of growing regions, including:

• ID, UT, CO, KS, NE, SD, IA, MO, TX, LA, AR, MS, AL, TN, KY, IL, GA, IN, OH, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC

Product Specifications

• Maturity: 114 days
• Silking (GDU): 1,442
• Black Layer (GDU): 2,760
• Ear Type: Semi-Flex
• Plant Height: Tall
• Test Weight: Very Good
• Plant Population: 18K–32K per acre
• Usage: Dual-purpose (Grain and Silage)

Market & Usage Profile

The 23X14 hybrid is a dependable choice for growers seeking flexibility and grain and silage production performance. Its adaptability to diverse soils and environments ensures consistent results, even in low-input systems, making it a practical choice for growers managing various field conditions.

Recommendations

The 23X14 Corn Seed Hybrid is a reliable and versatile hybrid suited for growers seeking consistent performance in less productive soils or low-input environments. Its strong agronomic characteristics, dual-purpose functionality, and stress tolerance make it an excellent choice for farmers looking to maximize value and yield in challenging conditions. For best results, maintain lower planting populations and prioritize early season management.