Early - Maturity Class 7 - Primary End Use: Forage
PR39D60 is a very high yielding, early maturity hybrid that has demonstrated the ability to match the yield of many later maturing hybrids. PR39D60 has good stover dry down at maturity.
| Hybrid Characteristics |
- Single cross with flint type grain
- Uniform, tall, impressive, large stature plant
- Maturity between PR39A44 und JUSTINA
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Area of Adaptation
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Grown In The Open
- All but the most marginal and exposed sites in southern UK
- Favourable sites in northern UK and Ireland
- Not suited to late planting
Grown Using The Samco System
- PR39D60 has given very high forage yields when grown under film
- Suited to all sites except those in northerly counties of Ireland and marginal sites in the north of England
- Not suited to late planting
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| Hybrid Specific Agronomic Advice |
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Grown In The Open |
Samco System |
| Seed Rate |
42,000 Seeds/Acre |
42,000 |
| Early Vigour |
Very Good |
Very Good |
| Lodging |
Good |
Good |
| Staygreen |
Average |
Average |
| Film Penetration Ability* |
Not Applicable |
Good |
*Speed and extent of penetration through film also depends on the type of film used.
| Recommended for |
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Multiple Year "Head To Head" Results (PDF 136 KB) |