Tempo XR Xtra-Tender™
Tempo XR Xtra-Tender™
Tempo XR (BC/ 76d) has excellent husk protection and consistent tip fill across varying environmental conditions. Tempo XR is resistant to Common Rust (RpG), and has a great ear size for Mid-season roadside and fresh markets.
Product Features
Resistant to Common Rust (RpG)
Excellent rowing and ear size
Attractive husk package and great husk protection
Xtra-TenderTM eating quality
| Traits | Description | Data* |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel Color | Bi-Color Color Code: BC |
BC |
| Maturity (Days) | 76 |
76 |
| Plant Height (Inches) | 73 |
73 |
| Ear Height (Inches) | 26 |
26 |
| Number of Kernel Rows | 16-20 |
16-20 |
| Ear Length (Inches) | 7-8 |
7-8 |
| Ear Diameter (Inches) | 1.80-1.90 |
1.80-1.90 |
| Husk Color | Medium Green Score: 4 |
4 1: Very Dark Green |
| Flag Leaves | Good Flag Leaves Score: 4 |
4 1: Exceptional Flag Leaves |
| Husk Protection | Very Good Coverage Score: 2 |
2 1: Excellent Coverage |
| Shank | Compact Medium Shank Length Score: 3 |
3 1: Very Compact Shank Length |
| Tenderness | Very Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality Score: 3 |
3 1: Exceptional Tenderness; Reserve Quality |
| Sweetness | Very Good Sweetness & Flavor Score: 3 |
3 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 |
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 |
MS Moderately Susceptible |
| 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.