| Stalk Strength | 7 |
| Root Strength | 7 |
| Ear Retention | 8 |
| Early Vigor | 8 |
| Drought Tolerance | 9 |
| Staygreen | 7 |
| Normal Test Weight | 8 |
| Maturity | 109 |
| Black Layer | 2640 |
| Flowering (mid-silk) | 1270 |
| Plant Height | medium |
| Ear Placement | medium |
| Ear Flex Potential | medium-high |
| Maturity Zone | 5,6,7,8 |
| Highly Productive Soils | SR |
| Variable or Droughty Soils | SR |
| High Gray Leaf Spot Pressure | NR |
| Suggested Planting Rate | 30-36,000 |
| Early Planting | SR |
| No-till | R |
| Corn on Corn | R |
SR = Strongly Recommend, R = Recommend, NR = Not Recommended
HYBRID APPEARANCE AND GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS:
Medium plant height with medium-high ear flex. Long ear with good ear flex.
SITUATIONS SUITED FOR HYBRID:
Variable to lighter soil types. Performs well in a corn following soybean rotation where Gray Leaf Spot may occur.
HOW TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE:
Headline is recommended for added protection against Gray Leaf Spot. More suitable on soils with average to above average drainage to encourage strong root development.
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