GB 3909 is a new short season hybrid specifically adapted to the dryland corn areas of Northwest Kansas. The unique leaf architecture of this hybrid will surely catch the eyes of your neighbors and they will envy it's huge prominent ears on every stalk. The large semi-determinate ears should be planted at moderate to higher plant populations with attention to soil moisture profile and average area rainfall. Good late season stay-green and plant intactness enhances the overall performance of GB 3909.

GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS

RELATIVE MATURITY

EMERGENCE

PLANT HEIGHT

EAR HEIGHT

PLANT TYPE

EARLY ROW SHADING

COB COLOR

EAR TYPE

KERNEL ROWS

GRAIN QUALITY

TEST WEIGHT

SHORT SEASON

SUPERIOR

MEDIUM TALL

MEDIUM

CONVENTIONAL

EXCELLENT

RED

SEMI-DETERMINATE

16-18

EXCELLENT

EXCELLENT

 

YIELD FOR MATURITY

NON-IRRIGATED

IRRIGATED

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SUPERIOR

N/A

24-32,000 ppa

 

GB 3909

SPECIFIC REGIONS

NORTHWEST KANSAS

NORTHEAST COLORADO

SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA

WESTERN NEBRASKA

AREA OF ADAPTATION

ZONES 5, 6, AND 7