Comet
Dual Purpose
- Silage CRM 92
- Grain CRM 94
Harvest Date
Region 1 -
Early
Region 2 -
Mid
Region 3 -
Late
Region 4 -
Late
- Dual purpose hybrid delivering high yields of both grain and silage
- Very good staygreen and excellent rust tolerance
- Deep kernels with a medium to soft grain texture
Hybrid Traits
| Early Growth | 3 |
| Drought Tolerance | ID |
| Staygreen | 4 |
| Whole Plant Digestibility | 4 |
| Total Energy | 5 |
| Stalk Strength | 4 |
| Root Strength | 3 |
| Rust Tolerance | 5 |
| Northern Leaf Blight | 3 |
| Grain Drydown | 4 |
Comet is a great silage or grain option with a silage CRM of 92, giving growers impressive results in the lower North Island and upper South Island.
It has a long husk cover and semi-flex ear to go with its medium stature. An excellent rust resistance score means this is a great choice where this disease is a concern.
Comet is suited as a full maturity silage hybrid for the upper South Island and a mid-maturity choice for the lower North Island. For grain, it will be a feature for those growers looking for a robust and consistent early maturity variety.
