DS1897B is a very large stature hybrid capable of providing very high dry matter yields. It is suitable for growing in the open on favourable sites in England and sheltered favourable sites in southern counties of Ireland.
DS1897B has an impressive large plant stature. It is a possible choice for growers with appropriately good sites who are looking to produce high fresh weight and dry matter yields with an moderate starch content.
DS1897B is a very tall, late maturing, flint grain textured hybrid. It is only suitable for the sheltered favourable sites with a lighter soil type. It has produced very high average silage dry matter yields in PACTS over 25 trials and three years. It is not suitable for any type of less favourable site, or late sowing.
Performance highlights:
* Score on a 1- 9 scale where 9 = very resistant
** Assumes plant establishment losses of less than 5%
*** Film penetration varies with conditions and film. Trials conducted with Samco and Maizetech films