Supra 70 Silage
This hybrid variety is a high yielding male-sterile variety that matures in 70 - 80 days from planting.
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This variety makes for a great alternative as a double crop, coming in behind a
wheat, corn or other early summer harvest.
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Has a high tolerance to Sugar Cane Aphid, and can yield from 15 – 20 wet tons per acre (65% moisture).
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Agronomic Traits
Harvest Height: 72" - 96"
Total Height: 96" +
Maturity: 70 - 75 days
Regrowth: Excellent
Plant Type: Sweet and Palatable
Min/Max pH: 6.0 - 8.5
Standability: Excellent
Sugar Cane Aphid: Tolerant
Seeding Information
Seeds Per Pound (Jumbo/Large): +/- 19,500
Soil Temperature: 60ºF (15ºC)
Seeding Depth: 1/2" - 3/4" Deep
Row Spacing: 12" - 36"
Density (recommended lbs/acre): 10 lbs
Crop Use Information
Dryland/Irrigated: Both
Double Cropping: Boot Stage Cutting
Silage Yield Potential:
18+ Ton/Acre @ 65% moisture
Dry Yield Potential:
6 - 8 Ton/Acre @ <12 % Moisture
Crude Protein: Excellent
NDFD, TDN: Excellent
Fertilizer:
1-1¼ Lbs N per growing day/acre
Herbicides:
Atrazine, 2 - 4D, Dual Magnum*, Prowl
*Safener required for Dual Magnum
Plant Traits
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Can No-till Drill to support regenerative farming practices
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Seedless variety produces higher nutritive qualities
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Extremely leafy with less stalk
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High quality, palatability and digestibility
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Tolerant of high temperatures and humidity
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Tolerates frequent harvesting and grazing
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Lower water requirements than corn
