3172 Xtra-Sweet™

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3172 Xtra-Sweet™

3172 (WHT/ 71d) is an early white known for it’s seedling vigor and dependable yield. 3172 has good ear size and yield, making it an excellent selection for the California desert shipping market.

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Product Features

Strong seedling vigor
Strong seedling vigor
Compact shank
Compact shank
Good sweetness
Good sweetness
Traits Description Data*
Kernel Color White
Color Code: WHT
 WHT
Maturity (Days)
71
 71
Plant Height (Inches)
64
 64
Ear Height (Inches)
20
 20
Number of Kernel Rows
14-16
 14-16
Ear Length (Inches)
7.75-8.25
 7.75-8.25
Ear Diameter (Inches)
1.85-2.05
 1.85-2.05
Husk Color Medium Green
Score: 4
 4

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 Moderate Flag Leaves
Score: 5
 5

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 Compact Shank Length
Score: 2
 2

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 Moderate Tenderness; Shipping Quality
Score: 5
 5

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 Very Good Sweetness & Flavor
Score: 3
 3

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 MR

Moderately Resistant

MDM
HPPD/ALS I

Intermediate

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.