Redemption XR Xtra-Sweet™

Redemption XR Xtra-Sweet™

Redemption XR (BC/ 80d) has outstanding husk coverage and a robust plant. Redemption XR has great yield potential and is widely adaptable to handle different field environments. This variety is ideal for full season shipping markets.

Tech Sheet
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Product Features

Great performance in the fall, winter, and spring shipping seasons
Great performance in the fall, winter, and spring shipping seasons
Great yield potential and excellent husk coverage
Great yield potential and excellent husk coverage
Resistant to Common Rust (RpG)
Resistant to Common Rust (RpG)
Traits Description Data*
Kernel Color Bi-Color
Color Code: BC
BC
Maturity (Days)
80
80
Plant Height (Inches)
76
76
Ear Height (Inches)
27
27
Number of Kernel Rows
16-18
16-18
Ear Length (Inches)
7.25-8.25
7.25-8.25
Ear Diameter (Inches)
1.80-1.90
1.80-1.90
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 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 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 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 M

Moderate

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 Shipping

first first early
Bolt XR
Bolt XR
first early
Kickoff XR
Kickoff XR
Hero XR
Hero XR
second early
Anthem XR
Anthem XR
Superb MXR
Superb MXR
mid season
Tempo XR
Tempo XR
Expedition XR
Expedition XR
full season
Liberty
Liberty
Redemption XR
Redemption XR