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MAKAYLA
MAKAYLA
Makayla is a reliable maize variety designed for early silage and biogas production. It offers early maturity, great value, and stable yields, making it suitable for the UK's unpredictable climate.
Key Features
- Early maturity suitable for early silage or biogas.
- Consistent stability in uncertain environments.
- Exceptional resistance to Fusarium and Eye Spot, with a score of 6.5 for eye spot resistance.
- High stay green score, making it ideal for biogas and silage use.
Agronomy and Inputs
Makayla follows standard maize growing recommendations. Using DAP or a specialist starter fertilizer is advised for optimal results. Consultation with an agronomist is recommended for detailed input information.
Performance
- Average yield of 58t/ha of fresh weight across trials.
- High starch yield ensures excellent digestibility.
- ME yield from fresh plant at harvest is 213 (000’s mj/ha).
- Good standing and early vigour make it suitable for exposed sites.
Profile
- FAO: 180
- Brackling: 0.5%
- Dry Matter: 33.5%
- Leaf Senescence: 6.8
- DM Yield: 19.5 t/ha
- Early Vigour: 7.1
- Lodging: 8.0
Contact Information
For inquiries about maize varieties or to discuss the portfolio, contact Emily Pick, Seed Sales Specialist, or Jack Holgate, National Sales Manager (Non-Royalty Crops).
Catalog excerpts
Elsoms The Seed Specialists Elsoms The Seed Specialists Stability in an unstable environment. Early maturity Great value Stable yields MAKAYLA Maize A reliable maize variety suited for early silage and biogas. MAIZE elsoms.com □nra Working in partnership for the UK grower
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Makayla is an early Maize variety, providing exceptional value for money. After several years of trialling in the UK, it has performed outstandingly well across all parts of the country. This variety promises good early vigour, eye spot and fusarium resistance and maintains a consistently low lodging score. Makayla also has a high stay green score making it perfect for biogas and silage use. The early maturity of Makayla gives you a secure silage harvest date an d growers have reported high quality silage in the clamp. Makayla is a stable variety you can rely on in an unpredictable climate. YIELD...
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