Dutchess (RM 108)

Dutchess great for pivot corners. It raised 130-150 bu corn where other corn died in 2021. Very tall and leafy for silage. Deep orange square wedge kernel on a 10-12” long ear with 18-22 kernels around. Tall, robust, giant. Thick circular stalk, heavy shank, good disease tolerance, and strong pollen shed. Do not overplant. For grain use, keep populations lower. Dutchess is great for irrigated ground with low capacity wells at 26-28,000 ppa because of its giant root mass and ability to take a beating through hot summers. Avoid heavy tight clays; keep on light and medium soils. Do not plan on an early harvest; big flex ears will hold moisture. Black layers with green plants and drying husks. Good for silage and grain.

Pairs well with Xena (RM 105), Dusty (RM 106), and Jessica (RM 110).