16 adapted varieties
In Bretagne, the local agronomic conditions (Cfb — oceanic temperate climate, 1014 growing degree days, silt loam soil at pH 5.5, 305 frost-free days) are particularly favorable to corn cultivation.
Favorable growing period: May to October.
Recommended varieties: ZETA 115 S, LS BAJKALIA, LS Maridol
Limited growing degree days (1014 GDD). Choose the earliest maturing varieties.
Notable summer water deficit (-127 mm). Pick drought-tolerant varieties.
Long frost-free season (305 days), allowing broad crop cycles.
Favorable growing period: May to October.
Slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5). Liming can improve performance.
Ultra-early hybrid with a very short cycle, rapid maturity, strong density adaptation and excellent feeding quality.
Ultra-early corn hybrid offering very fast dry down and excellent digestibility.
Ultra-early hybrid with a very short cycle, ideal for early silage and fast grain maturity.
Ultra-early double-cross hybrid suited for catch cropping, high densities and strong digestibility.
Ultra-early hybrid with ultra-short cycle, rapid dry-down, and strong performance under dense planting.
Ultra-early hybrid with a very short cycle, rapid dry down, and strong digestibility.
Ultra-early hybrid with a very fast dry down and excellent digestibility.
Ultra early hybrid with fast dry down, strong density tolerance and excellent digestibility.
Ultra-early hybrid with a very short cycle, fast dry-down, strong density adaptation and excellent grain-to-precocity ratio.
Ultra early silage-oriented hybrid with high digestibility and strong adaptation to dense planting.
Ultra-early hybrid with ultra-fast dry-down, strong density adaptation and very good forage digestibility.
Ultra-early hybrid with ultra-fast dry-down, strong density adaptation and excellent forage digestibility.
Ultra-early hybrid delivering high forage yield, strong feed value and excellent digestibility.
Very early hybrid with ultra-short cycle, excellent silage quality, strong grain potential and catch cropping suitability.
Very early double-cross hybrid delivering strong silage yield, good forage quality and reliable digestibility.
Very early double-hybrid maize with strong forage quality and excellent digestibility.
Silage maize is Brittany's flagship crop, supporting dairy and pork production. The 1,014 GDD allow ultra-early varieties (LS Bajkalia FAO 120, LS Norvia FAO 100, ZETA 115-S) for grain, but silage accepts a broader range thanks to early harvest. Acidic soils (pH 5.5) require careful liming and phosphorus management. Regular oceanic rainfall secures yields even rainfed.
The varieties recommended above are pre-selected based on local climate, soil and disease pressure. Top picks combine adapted maturity, yield stability and the specific disease tolerances needed in Bretagne.
The favorable sowing window is typically from May to October. Exact timing depends on soil temperature (>10°C at 5 cm), weather forecast and your local agronomist's advice.
Yields depend on variety, agronomic management and the season. Under typical Bretagne conditions with good practices, our adapted varieties target stable, competitive commercial yields. Precise ranges are available on request.
