25D19 Corn Seed Hybrid - 55lb Bag

The 25D19 Corn Seed Hybrid is specifically designed to excel in the challenging growing conditions of the Deep South. Known for its exceptional drought and heat tolerance, this hybrid thrives in hot, humid climates while maintaining consistent yields, even on marginal soils. Its tall stature, broad leaves, and robust plant health offer excellent canopy coverage, ensuring efficient sunlight utilization and weed suppression. As a dual-purpose hybrid, 25D19 is versatile enough for both grain and silage production, making it a reliable choice for growers managing stressful environments.

Key Features and Benefits

1. Heat and Drought Tolerance

• With outstanding resilience, 25D19 performs exceptionally well in hot, dry conditions, maintaining yields under stress.

2. Outstanding Plant Health

• Built for the Deep South's humid climate, this hybrid exhibits strong disease tolerance, including excellent resistance to southern rust and gray leaf spot.

3. Excellent Canopy Coverage

• Its tall stature and broad leaves provide superior row coverage, optimizing sunlight capture and weed suppression to promote healthier crops.

4. Dual-Purpose Usage

• Primarily designed for grain production, 25D19 also performs effectively as a silage hybrid under stressful conditions, offering flexibility for farming operations.

5. High-Quality Grain

• Produces chunky, deep kernels that deliver reliable grain quality, making it an excellent choice for challenging conditions and average soils.

Placement Recommendations

Optimal Placement

• Soil Types: Excels in marginal soils and drought-prone fields, ensuring reliable performance on tough acres.
• Climate: Ideal for hot, humid climates typical of the Deep South, including:
  • NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, TN, AR, TX, VA, FL, KY
• Conditions: Best suited for fields with moderate to poor yield potential; avoid placement on high-yield acres.

Agronomic Highlights

Growth Characteristics

• Maturity: 119 days
• Silking (GDU): 1,445
• Black Layer (GDU): 2,850
• Ear Type: Flex
• Plant Height: Very Tall

Disease and Stress Tolerance

• Drought Tolerance: Excellent
• Goss’s Wilt Resistance: Very Good
• Gray Leaf Spot Resistance: Excellent
• Northern Leaf Blight Resistance: Average
• Stalk Anthracnose Resistance: Very Good

Agronomic Ratings

• Root Strength: Good
• Stalk Strength: Excellent
• Early Plant Vigor: Fair

Environmental Adaptability

Performance on Marginal Soils

• Excels on poor and tough soils where other hybrids may struggle, providing consistent yields even under less-than-ideal conditions.

Resilience to Heat and Humidity

• Designed to withstand the Deep South’s challenging climate, performing reliably season after season.

Canopy and Row Coverage

• Its tall, wide-leaf structure ensures excellent sunlight capture and weed suppression, contributing to overall plant health and improved yields.

Market and Usage Profile

Grain Production

• Produces high-quality grain with deep kernels, making it a dependable choice for challenging conditions and average soil environments.

Silage Production

• While primarily a grain hybrid, 25D19 performs well as a silage hybrid under stressful conditions, though it is not recommended for high-end silage yield requirements.

Recommendations

The 25D19 Corn Seed Hybrid is an excellent option for growers in the Deep South who need a reliable, high-performing hybrid for challenging conditions. Its exceptional drought and heat tolerance, strong disease resistance, and tall, wide-leaf structure make it ideal for marginal soils and tough environments. While its primary use is grain production, it also performs effectively as a silage hybrid under stress. To maximize its potential, avoid placing it on high-yield acres and instead focus on fields with moderate or poor yield potential.