26 adapted varieties
In Occitanie, the local agronomic conditions (Cfb — oceanic temperate climate, 1569 growing degree days, clay loam soil at pH 6.7, 307 frost-free days) are particularly favorable to corn cultivation.
Favorable growing period: April to October.
Recommended varieties: Corn EFEZIA, LS Tirnavia, Smyrna
Sufficient growing degree days (1569 GDD) to complete the corn cycle.
Notable summer water deficit (-106 mm). Pick drought-tolerant varieties.
Long frost-free season (307 days), allowing broad crop cycles.
Favorable growing period: April to October.
Neutral pH (6.7), suitable for most crops.
Semi-early silage corn with strong health, high yield potential and excellent feeding value.
Early to semi-early hybrid combining strong yield potential, solid agronomic health and very good forage quality.
Early silage hybrid offering strong yield potential and solid agronomic performance.
Early double-cross hybrid with strong and consistent yield, very good digestibility and solid agronomic balance.
Ultra early hybrid with fast dry down, strong density tolerance and excellent digestibility.
Ultra-early hybrid with ultra-short cycle, rapid dry-down, and strong performance under 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.
Medium-early silage corn hybrid combining strong vigor, high protein levels and excellent digestibility.
Semi-early hybrid with strong silage potential, solid stress tolerance, and very good feeding value.
Very early double-hybrid maize with strong forage quality and excellent digestibility.
Very early silage hybrid with strong yield potential, high feeding value and good adaptation to dense stands.
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 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 fast dry down and excellent digestibility.
Ultra-early double-cross hybrid suited for catch cropping, high densities and strong digestibility.
An early hybrid offering strong silage and grain potential with excellent rusticity and luxuriant vegetation.
Ultra-early hybrid with a very short cycle, ideal for early silage and fast grain maturity.
Ultra-early hybrid with a very short cycle, fast dry-down, strong density adaptation and excellent grain-to-precocity ratio.
Ultra-early hybrid with a very short cycle, rapid dry down, and strong digestibility.
Ultra-early hybrid delivering high forage yield, strong feed value and excellent digestibility.
Ultra early silage-oriented hybrid with high digestibility and strong adaptation to dense planting.
A very early hybrid offering strong forage potential and excellent adaptation to high sowing densities.
Late dent hybrid delivering strong grain performance, robust plant structure and excellent tolerance to lodging and diseases.
Key agronomic watchpoints in this zone:
Grain maize is grown across Occitanie, from Lauragais to the Aveyron plain, often relying on irrigation. The 1,569 GDD allow mid-early to mid-late varieties (corn-efezia, ls-tirnavia, ls-zetalia, lsm-0811-algor). South-western terreforts and silty boulbenes offer good water-holding, but the moderate deficit (-106 mm) makes irrigation strategic on filtering soils.
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 Occitanie.
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 Occitanie conditions with good practices, our adapted varieties target stable, competitive commercial yields. Precise ranges are available on request.
