274A Xtra-Tender™

274A Xtra-Tender™

274A (BC/ 71d) is a great early bicolor with an attractive husk package. Market leading seedling vigor paired with its incredible sweet flavor and ear size makes 274A a great start to any roadside stand market.

Tech Sheet
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Product Features

Excellent seedling vigor
Excellent seedling vigor
Outstanding eating quality for roadside stands
Outstanding eating quality for roadside stands
Admirable kernel color and appearance
Admirable kernel color and appearance
Traits Description Data*
Kernel Color Bi-Color
Color Code: BC
BC
Maturity (Days)
71
71
Plant Height (Inches)
74
74
Ear Height (Inches)
26
26
Number of Kernel Rows
16-18
16-18
Ear Length (Inches)
7.75-8.25
7.75-8.25
Ear Diameter (Inches)
1.85-2.10
1.85-2.10
Husk Color Medium-Dark Green
Score: 3
3

1: Very Dark Green
2: Dark Green
3: Medium - Dark Green
4: Medium Green
5: Medium - Light Green
6: Light Green
7: Very Light Green

Flag Leaves Good Flag Leaves
Score: 4
4

1: Exceptional Flag Leaves
2: Excellent Flag Leaves
3: Very Good Flag Leaves
4: Good Flag Leaves
5: Moderate Flag Leaves
6: Weak Flag Leaves

Husk Protection Adequate Coverage
Score: 4
4

1: Excellent Coverage
2: Very Good Coverage
3: Good Coverage
4: Adequate Coverage
5: Moderate Coverage
6: Weak Coverage

Shank Medium Shank Length
Score: 4
4

1: Very Compact Shank Length
2: Compact Shank Length
3: Compact Medium Shank Length
4: Medium Shank Length
5: Medium Long Shank Length
6: Long Shank Length
7: Very Long Shank Length

Tenderness Very Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality
Score: 3
3

1: Exceptional Tenderness; Reserve Quality
2: Excellent Tenderness; Reserve Quality
3: Very Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality
4: Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality
5: Moderate Tenderness; Shipping Quality
6: Firm Pericarp; Xtra-Sweet Quality

Sweetness Exceptional Sweetness & Flavor
Score: 1
1

1: Exceptional Sweetness & Flavor
2: Excellent Sweetness & Flavor
3: Very Good Sweetness & Flavor
4: Good Sweetness & Flavor
5: Moderate 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
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.

Planting Programs

Bicolor High Quality

Bicolor Roadside

first first early
Bolt XR
Bolt XR
first early
Kickoff XR
Kickoff XR
274A
274A
second early
Signature XR
Signature XR
mid season
American Dream
American Dream
Troubadour XR
Troubadour XR
full season
Cadence XR
Cadence XR
Stamina MXR
Stamina MXR
first first early
Bolt XR
Bolt XR
first early
Kickoff XR
Kickoff XR
274A
274A
second early
Superb MXR
Superb MXR
Signature XR
Signature XR
Venture MXR
Venture MXR
mid season
Tempo XR
Tempo XR
Expedition XR
Expedition XR
full season
Cadence XR
Cadence XR
Stamina MXR
Stamina MXR