Hero XR Xtra-Tender™
Hero XR Xtra-Tender™
Hero XR (BC/ 71d) with its strong seedling vigor, is an excellent choice for a first early. The husk protection and ear shape of Hero XR improve on commercial standards for early markets. Let this variety be the Hero during the early season.
Product Features
Strong seedling vigor
Exceptional husk protection and attractive husk package
Incredible tolerance to lodging
| Traits | Description | Data* |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel Color | Bi-Color Color Code: BC |
BC |
| Maturity (Days) | 71 |
71 |
| Plant Height (Inches) | 62 |
62 |
| Ear Height (Inches) | 24 |
24 |
| Number of Kernel Rows | 14-18 |
14-18 |
| Ear Length (Inches) | 7.25-7.75 |
7.25-7.75 |
| Ear Diameter (Inches) | 1.75-1.90 |
1.75-1.90 |
| Husk Color | Dark Green Score: 2 |
2 1: Very Dark Green |
| Flag Leaves | Very Good Flag Leaves Score: 3 |
3 1: Exceptional Flag Leaves |
| Husk Protection | Very Good Coverage Score: 2 |
2 1: Excellent Coverage |
| Shank | Medium Shank Length Score: 4 |
4 1: Very Compact Shank Length |
| Tenderness | Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality Score: 4 |
4 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 |
RpGDJ 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 |
MS Moderately Susceptible |
| 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.