MAIZE - ForFarmers UK

Ultra Early Maize

We have a range of ultra early varieties (FAO 150-160). These varieties are usually sown for an early harvest or on a marginal site in May.

The earliest maturing hybrids

  • Least number of days to harvest - as little as 130 days.
  • Greater harvest security from early sowing period.
  • Increased options for subsequent autumn drilled crops.
  • Excellent option for sowing later on heavy soils.
  • Suitable for areas where conditions may restrict growth e.g altitude or more Northern areas.

  • Rapid dry down.
  • Excellent energy density.
  • Maximises opportunity to boost ration density for milk or meat production.
  • Exceptional starch content for increased milk yield and protein.
  • Suitable for TMR rations where maize inclusion is 50% or lower.

P7179 (Extra Early)

Delivers a very high starch content with a high dry matter yield.

  • Dry Matter Content 40.96%
  • Dry Matter Yield 15.50 t/ha DM
  • Whole Plant Digestibility 76.35%
  • ME Content 12.81 MJ/Kg
  • Starch Content 39.66%
  • Eyespot 8
  • Good early vigour
  • Lodging 7.4

Data Source: Pioneer PACTS trials for less favourable sites

KWS TEMPRANO (FAO 150)

Extreme earliness providing excellent dry matter and starch yields.

  • Dry Matter Yield - 94% - Leading ultra early variety at 17.1 t/ha DM
  • ME Content 11.76 MJ/kg DM - Above average
  • Cell Wall Digestibility 57.7%
  • Exceptional Starch Content 38.5%
  • Highly suited to rations with 50% or lower maize inclusion
  • Eyespot - 4.8
  • Standing Power - 7.2
  • Superb Early Vigour suitable for early or late drilling - 6.9

Data source:NIAB Forage Maize Descriptive List. First choice varieties for less favourable sites (2025)

KWS AUGUSTUS (FAO 160)

Delivers high starch content silage where short season maturity is essential.

  • 94% Dry matter yield - 16.8 t/ha DM
  • Rapid early vigour - 6.9
  • Excellent starch 38.0% - Above average
  • ME Content 11.91 MJ/Kg DM - Above average
  • Cell Wall Digestibility 59.2% - Above average
  • Standing power 6.9 - Below average
  • 3.1 Lodging - Above average
  • Very high eyespot 6.7

Data source: NIAB Forage Maize Descriptive List. First choice varieties for less favourable sites (2024)

P7326 (Extra Early)

Reaches 30% dry matter quickly and produces good yields of high starch content silage.

  • Dry Matter Content 39.56%
  • Dry Matter Yield 15.55 t/ha DM
  • Whole Plant Digestibility 75.8%
  • ME Content 12.82 MJ/Kg
  • Starch 38.86%
  • Very good early vigour
  • Lodging 8.0
  • Eyespot 6.2

Data Source: Pioneer PACTS trials for less favourable sites

P7381 (Very Early)

High yields of dry matter on both favourable and less favourable sites.

  • Dry Matter Content 37.8%
  • Dry Matter Yield 16.75 t/ha DM
  • Whole Plant Digestibility 76.57%
  • ME Content 12.68 MJ/Kg
  • Starch Content 39.07%
  • Very good early vigour
  • Lodging 7.9
  • Eyespot 6.0

Data Source: Pioneer PACTS trials less favourable sites

P7034 (Very Early)

Very early maturity with a dent grain texture. High starch content and yield stability. Fast ruminal starch degradability.

  • Dry Matter Content 38.6%
  • Dry Matter Yield 15.37 t/ha DM
  • Whole Plant Digestibility 75.91%
  • ME Content 12.67 MJ/Kg
  • Starch 37.58%
  • Good early vigour
  • Lodging 8.0
  • Eyespot 5.4

Data Source: Pioneer PACTS trials for less favourable sites

P7364 (Very Early)

Tall, very early maturity with good early vigour and very good standing ability. High dry matter with good starch content.

  • Dry Matter Content 35.67%
  • Dry Matter Yield 16.64 t/ha DM
  • Whole Plant Digestibility 75.98%
  • ME Content 12.58 MJ/Kg
  • Starch 36.82%
  • Very good early vigour
  • Lodging 8.0
  • Eyespot 7.0

Data Source: Pioneer PACTS trials for less favourable sites

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