GDUs to Mid-pollination: 1250
GDUs to Black Layer: 2420
Pollination for Maturity: Medium
Ear Type: Semi-Flex
Cob Color: Red
GDUs to Mid-Pollination: 1250
GDUs to Black Layer: 2420
Pollination for Maturity: Medium
Ear Type: Semi-Flex
Cob Color: Red
KEY STRENGTHS
Big time yield potential and drought protection, too! Solid defensive package with consistent performance and excellent roadside appeal all season. Excellent roots and stalk! Very good Goss’s wilt tolerance.
WEAKNESSES
Only average on gray leaf spot.
POSITIONING
Definitely a hybrid to add to your portfolio. Takes on and excels versus competition in tougher ground. Semi-flex ear responds to variable populations.
AGRONOMIC & DISEASE RATINGS
The higher the number, the better the performance or rating.
Hefty Brand Corn 5003 has been the best on my farm of a couple years. It’s great corn!
I really like this Hefty 5003 hybrid because I can put it on some of my rougher ground and it will prevail.
Hefty Brand Corn 5003 has been the best on my farm of a couple years. It’s great corn!
I really like this Hefty 5003 hybrid because I can put it on some of my rougher ground and it will prevail.