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4974 VX
Xtra-Tender™

4974 VX (YW / 73d) has consistent ear size and plant performance across variable environments. Strong husk protection and a dark green husk package round out 4974 VX for a mid-season fresh market variety.

ProductFeatures

  • Resistant to Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus
  • Improved husk length
  • Easy pick and strong plant
  • Attractive husk package
Traits Description Data*
Kernel Color Yellow
Color Code: YW
 YW
Maturity (Days)
73
 73
Plant Height (Inches)
75
 75
Ear Height (Inches)
23
 23
Number of Kernel Rows
16-18
 16-18
Ear Length (Inches)
7.5-8
 7.5-8
Ear Diameter (Inches)
1.80-1.85
 1.80-1.85
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 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 Very Good Coverage
Score: 2
 2

1: Excellent Coverage
2: Very Good Coverage
3: Good Coverage
4: Adequate Coverage
5: Moderate Coverage
6: Weak Coverage
Shank Compact Medium Shank Length
Score: 3
 3

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 Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality
Score: 4
 4

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 MS

Moderately Susceptible

MDM R

Resistant

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.

Yellow Shipping

First First Early
Sprinter XR
Sprinter XR
First First Early
First Early
Takeoff MXR
Takeoff MXR
First Early
Second Early
XTH1572
XTH1572
Second Early
4974 VX
4974 VX
Second Early
Mid Season
Bullet XR
Bullet XR
Mid Season
Full Season
Gallant MXR
Gallant MXR
Full Season
Seminole Gold
Seminole Gold
Full Season

Yellow Roadside

First First Early
Sprinter XR
Sprinter XR
First First Early
First Early
Takeoff MXR
Takeoff MXR
First Early
XTH11274
XTH11274
First Early
Second Early
XTH1572
XTH1572
Second Early
4974 VX
4974 VX
Second Early
Mid Season
Bullet XR
Bullet XR
Mid Season
Full Season
Seminole Gold
Seminole Gold
Full Season

Related Hybrids

If a hybrid performs well in your environment, these are complementary varieties.

Superb MXR
Superb MXR
Endurance MXR
Endurance MXR

Substitutes

Same color and similar maturity.

XTH1673
XTH1673

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