P1185
P1185 Maize Silage Hybrid
Foliar health champion delivering top quality silage.
Similar in type and management requirements to P0900 and P0937.
- The standout performer in trials for Northern Leaf Blight and Rust resistances, standability, staygreen and season-long plant health.
- Delivers higher silage yields and a wider harvest window than P0937.
Plant from Kaitaia to Napier as a companion to P0900 and P0937, particularly where there’s been significant Northern Leaf Blight pressure in recent seasons.
Recommended established plant
populations (000's/ha)
Challenging yield environments
90
Medium yield environments
100
High yield environments
110
Recommended growing regions
CRM 111
Estimated days 143-157
Drought Tolerance 7
Stalk Strength 8
Root Strength 7
Early Growth 7
Plant Height 6
Staygreen 9
MAX 9
Seed tag colour
Maize for silage hybrid performance information
| Feature hybrid | Comparison hybrid | Number of trials | Harvest drymatter difference (%)1 | Yield advantage (kgDM/ha)2 | Statistical significance3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waikato | |||||
| P1185 | P0900 | 58 | -2.6 | 231 | NS |
| P1185 | PO937 | 53 | -1 | 755 |
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| P1185 | P1636 | 29 | -0.1 | -1282 |
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Scientific Designation
= very highly significant yield advantage to Pioneer
= highly significant yield advantage to Pioneer
= significant yield advantage to Pioneer
NS = not significant
CA = commercially acceptable
1 Positive DM differences means the bolded hybrid was drier at harvest, negative DM differences mean it was wetter.
2 A positive yield advantage means the bolded hybrid produced more yield, a negative yield advantage means it produced less.
3 For information on statistical significance click here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Hybrid comparisons are only valid within a range of + or - 4 CRM. These descriptions mainly feature product strengths. When choosing hybrids, also review carefully the trait ratings found in the table here. Contact your local Pioneer Area Manager or merchant representative for further advice.