Kickoff XR Xtra-Tender™
Kickoff XR Xtra-Tender™
Kickoff XR (BC/ 69d) has excellent ear size and eating quality for a first early. Three days earlier than Anthem XR with strong seedling vigor, Kickoff XR is sure to Kickoff the season with success.
Product Features
Excellent seedling vigor
Superior eating quality for first early
Excellent ear size and high row count
Great husk protection and attractive husk package
| Traits | Description | Data* |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel Color | Bi-Color Color Code: BC |
BC |
| Maturity (Days) | 69 |
69 |
| Plant Height (Inches) | 73 |
73 |
| Ear Height (Inches) | 28 |
28 |
| Number of Kernel Rows | 16-18 |
16-18 |
| Ear Length (Inches) | 7.75-8.5 |
7.75-8.5 |
| Ear Diameter (Inches) | 1.90-2.05 |
1.90-2.05 |
| Husk Color | Medium-Dark Green Score: 3 |
3 1: Very Dark Green |
| Flag Leaves | Very Good Flag Leaves Score: 3 |
3 1: Exceptional Flag Leaves |
| Husk Protection | Good Coverage Score: 3 |
3 1: Excellent Coverage |
| Shank | Medium Shank Length Score: 4 |
4 1: Very Compact Shank Length |
| Tenderness | Very Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality Score: 3 |
3 1: Exceptional Tenderness; Reserve Quality |
| Sweetness | Excellent Sweetness & Flavor Score: 2 |
2 1: Exceptional Sweetness & Flavor |
*Data are representative summaries for hybrid evaluations in Champaign, IL and Plover, WI. Ordinal ratings are on a scale of 1 to 9, where 1 indicates the best value.
| Disease and Herbicide Reactions | |
|---|---|
| GW | |
| PS |
RpG For rust we provide information on the Rp gene(s) that are present in the hybrid (i.e. RpGDJ). These genes provide complete resistance as long as virulent races are not present. |
| NCLB | |
| MDM | |
| HPPD/ALS |
T Tolerant |
GW = Goss’s Wilt (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis)
PS = Common Rust (Puccinia sorghi)
NCLB = Northern Corn Leaf Blight (Exserohilum turcicum)
MDM = Maize dwarf mosaic (Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus), also resistant to HPV (High Plains Virus) and SCMV (Sugarcane Mosaic Virus)
HPPD/ALS = Indicates reaction to ALS and HPPD inhibiting herbicides. Examples of herbicides with these modes of action are Accent (ALS), Callisto (HPPD), and Laudis (HPPD). Always read and follow herbicide label instructions.