23 adapted varieties
In Île-de-France, the local agronomic conditions (Cfb — oceanic temperate climate, 1156 growing degree days, loam soil at pH 6.9, 280 frost-free days) are particularly favorable to corn cultivation.
Favorable growing period: April to October.
Recommended varieties: ZETA 140 S, LS Siliciana, LS Arolia
Limited growing degree days (1156 GDD). Choose the earliest maturing varieties.
Notable summer water deficit (-203 mm). Pick drought-tolerant varieties.
Long frost-free season (280 days), allowing broad crop cycles.
Favorable growing period: April to October.
Neutral pH (6.9), suitable for most crops.
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.
Ultra-early hybrid delivering high forage yield, strong feed value and excellent digestibility.
A very early hybrid offering strong forage potential and excellent adaptation to high sowing densities.
Very early double-hybrid maize with strong forage quality and excellent digestibility.
Ultra-early hybrid with ultra-fast dry-down, strong density adaptation and excellent forage 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 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, 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 ultra-fast dry-down, strong density adaptation and very good forage digestibility.
Ultra-early hybrid with a very short cycle, rapid dry down, and strong 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-short cycle, rapid dry-down, and strong performance under dense planting.
Early double-cross hybrid with strong and consistent yield, very good digestibility and solid agronomic balance.
An early hybrid offering strong silage and grain potential with excellent rusticity and luxuriant vegetation.
Early silage hybrid offering strong yield potential and solid agronomic performance.
Very early silage hybrid with strong yield potential, high feeding value and good adaptation to dense stands.
Early to semi-early hybrid combining strong yield potential, solid agronomic health and very good forage quality.
Medium-early silage corn hybrid combining strong vigor, high protein levels and excellent digestibility.
Key agronomic watchpoints in this zone:
Maize in Île-de-France is mostly grown rainfed on the deep silts of Brie and Vexin (1,156 GDD, 280 frost-free days). Ultra-early to early varieties (LS Marelia, ZETA 105, LS Norvia) are safest. The pronounced summer deficit (-203 mm) penalises years without irrigation, but high-water-holding silts partially compensate.
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 Île-de-France.
The favorable sowing window is typically from April 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 Île-de-France conditions with good practices, our adapted varieties target stable, competitive commercial yields. Precise ranges are available on request.
