LG 3252
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Cultivation
Silage and haylage
Cultivation of maize for silage and haylage aims to maximize the energy value of biomass through the selection of hybrids with high fiber digestibility and optimal grain composition. Key factors include leafiness, the Stay Green effect, and the balance between yield and feed quality.
Mentioned in descriptions 13 089 varieties reference book.
When selecting a hybrid for silage or haylage use, the priority becomes the total energy value of the plant rather than just grain yield. Breeding of such hybrids is focused on improving digestibility by reducing the content of indigestible lignin and improving the structure of plant fibers. Distinguishing features include increased leafiness and the Stay Green effect, which allows plants to remain green longer, extending the optimal harvest window without quality loss.
The choice of variety directly affects the efficiency of fermentation in the bunker and the digestibility of feed in the animal rumen. For silage, hybrids with floury or semi-dent grain types are preferred, as they are easier to grind and more quickly digestible. High phytosanitary resistance to diseases such as boil smut, fusarium, and stalk rots is critically important, as plant infection significantly reduces the quality of the final feed.
Agronomic practices for silage crops allow for an increase in plant density by 15–20% relative to grain crops; however, excessive thickening leads to a decrease in the proportion of ears and a drop in the total energy of the mass. Optimal harvesting is carried out when the moisture content of the entire biomass reaches the 30–35% range. The economic efficiency of using such varieties is evaluated by indicators of fiber digestibility and digestible starch content, which determines livestock productivity.
Breakdown by crop
Corn Silage
2 332
Corn Silage and Haylage
761
Silage and Haylage — Italian Ryegrass
141
Silage and Haylage — Perennial Ryegrass
129
Alfalfa Silage and Haylage
108
Silage and Haylage — Italian Ryegrass
105
Sorghum Silage and Haylage
66
Silage and Haylage — Sudangrass
65
Silage and Haylage — Red Clover
64
Triticale Silage and Haylage
59
Silage and Haylage — Westerwold Ryegrass
53
Silage and Haylage — Grain Sorghum
42
Silage and Haylage — Hybrid Ryegrass
32
Silage and Haylage — Common Vetch
30
Silage and haylage — timothy-grass
30
Silage and Haylage — Rye
28
Silage and Haylage — Tall Fescue
25
Pea Silage and Haylage
24
Barley silage and haylage
20
Silage and Haylage — Dactylis glomerata
20
Festulolium Silage and Haylage
17
Silage and haylage — meadow fescue
17
Oat Silage and Haylage
16
Silage and Haylage — Persian Clover
15
Found in these crops
Varieties that feature this in their description
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
P 8303
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
DE
IT
3 records
INDEM 1822
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
DE
IT
3 records
DKC 4604
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
AT
HU
4 records
Os 398
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
UA
6 records
ZP 552b
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
INSTITUT ZA KUKURUZ ZEMUN POLJE
RO
4 records
ZP 4567
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
INSTITUT ZA KUKURUZ ZEMUN POLJE
RO
4 records
SNH 8605
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
COOPSEMENTI SCARL
IT
3 records
ZP 335
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
INSTITUT ZA KUKURUZ ZEMUN POLJE
RO
5 records
AS 144 S
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Chemical Agrosava, Beograd
SK
5 records
TO 266 S
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
ZEA INVENT,RESEARCH BR.IN
CZ
ES
3 records
1089A001 01
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT. INC, PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION,
IT
UA
2 records
DKC 3941
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Eckhard Holzhausen
DE
UA
3 records
1082A194 01
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
UA
2 records
P 90810
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
DE
IT
2 records
Mv 293
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Tothne Zsuzsanna, Spitko Tamas, Szoke Csada, Berzy Tamas, Pinter Janos, Hadi Geza, .Marton L.Csaba,
IT
UA
3 records
MAS 34 YG
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
PT
3 records
NK Mucho
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Syngenta Seeds
PL
2 records
NK Cool
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
INAKTIV Syngenta Seeds GmbH
DE
3 records
DKC61-42
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
IT
2 records
LH 209
Protection expiredZea mays L. · Maize
HOLDEN'S FOUNDATION SEEDS INC.
HU
2 records
LH 160
Protection expiredZea mays L. · Maize
HOLDEN'S FOUNDATION SEEDS INC.
HU
2 records
ADV F7103
TerminatedSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Benjamin Beyer
IT
UA
3 records
1090A299 01
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
UA
2 records