Corn varieties for silage – high grain yield

Silage corn is one of the most important crops on the planet.

Next to wheat and rice, it is the basis of human and animal nutrition. Corn grains can have various purposes, ranging from food purposes (flour production), through industrial purposes (bioethanol), to fodder purposes (silage).

Silage is the roughage most often used in dairy cattle breeding. Corn silage plays a special role in cows' nutrition.

Good quality silage is an excellent source of nutrients, which allows you to reduce the costs of purchasing concentrate feed.

Expectations placed on corn seeds intended for silage

Corn intended for silage must produce a high yield. Additionally, its grain is expected to have a high starch content.

Generally, most varieties dedicated to this purpose have relatively low soil requirements and grow very well in virtually all types of soil.

Earliness of maize varieties for silage

When choosing grain for silage, it is worth paying attention to several parameters. The first very important aspect is the earliness of the variety, which is to ensure that the late wax phase is reached at the time of harvest.

Thanks to the appropriate earliness, farmers have some flexibility in setting the harvest date and starting the ensiling process. Additionally, early harvesting of corn allows winter cereals (wheat or rye) to be sown in the same area in the same year.

When choosing a corn variety, it is worth making sure that it is appropriately selected for the region of the country where it will be grown.

The wrong selection of this parameter may have a very negative impact on the yield.

Dry matter yield and production profitability

Another important aspect when choosing corn grain for silage is the dry matter yield we can count on. The most desirable value of this parameter is approximately 30 – 35%.

This content can be obtained mainly from tall plants with abundant foliage (i.e. having high biomass).

Due to the fact that animals digest and absorb nutrients better from cobs and grains, rather than from fibrous parts of plants, the number of cobs and grain produced from them in the entire harvest is also important.

What is the "stay green" parameter?

When choosing specific corn varieties, it is worth choosing those marked as "stay green".

A characteristic feature of these corn species is that when the grain reaches maturity, the rest of the plant still remains green.

This, like appropriate earliness, allows you to influence the harvest date to some extent. Additionally, green plants can still accumulate organic compounds.

Their higher resistance to fungal diseases and longer ability to ensile are also important.

Corn varieties may differ significantly in yield and quality, so it is worth considering the choice of grain carefully.

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Corn grain for silage

Silage corn is one of the main crops grown all over the world.

Along with wheat and rice, it is the basis of food in the world. It is food for both humans and animals. It is the basis for the production of many food products.

Corn grains are used in many areas. They are used in the baking industry to produce flour, in the confectionery, brewing and oil industries.

Additionally, corn can be used as a raw material in the paper industry and for the production of biomass. Corn is also used as fodder - silage is produced for this purpose.

Silage is the feed most often used in dairy cattle breeding. Corn silage plays an important role in the nutrition of dairy cows, and additional quality silage will ensure that the right amount of nutrients and vitamins are provided.

Purchasing good quality silage will reduce the need to use concentrate feed.

How to choose the best corn seeds for silage?

When choosing seeds for silage, you should take into account the yield. Corn intended for this purpose must produce a high yield. The grain of such corn should have a high starch content.

The advantage of silage corn seeds is their low soil requirements. They give high yields on virtually any type of soil.

When deciding on the choice of corn grains for silage, you should remember several parameters. One of them is the earliness of the variety. It is intended to ensure that the late wax phase is reached at the time of harvest.

Sufficient earliness of harvest allows farmers to set the harvest date and the date of commencement of ensiling. Additionally, early harvesting of silage corn allows the field to be used to sow winter cereals in the same year.

A very important criterion when choosing corn grains for silage is the region of the country where it is to be sown. Choosing the wrong seeds may result in a small harvest.

Dry matter yield, i.e. the quality of corn silage

When choosing corn grains for silage, you should take into account the dry matter yield. The quality of corn silage depends mainly on how much dry matter it contains. It is best if the yield from dry matter is about 30-35%. 

The basis for ensuring the appropriate amount of dry matter in the crop is to cut it at the appropriate time. It is best to collect mainly from tall plants with abundant foliage.

Animals better absorb nutrients from cobs and grains, which is why a high content of cobs in the harvest is important.

Therefore, remember to determine the appropriate harvest date by checking the amount of dry crop in the plants.

This will guarantee the best silage with a high amount of nutrients and the best taste for the animals.

“stay green” parameter

When choosing a variety of corn grains for silage, it is worth considering whether they have the "stay green" parameter.

This is a feature in which even after the seed has reached maturity, the rest of the plant still remains green.

Thanks to this feature, you can influence the harvest date. It also allows you to store ingredients and nutrients.

“Saty green” corn has better resistance to fungi and, above all, better ensiling properties.

You can prepare silage with good properties from it faster and easier. This variety of corn is also more productive and of better quality.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with our wide range of corn silage seeds. We will be happy to answer any questions and dispel any doubts. Please contact us and shop.

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