ES Lovely
Proven UK variety with big yields for an ultra early variety, it’s quick off the mark with good quality and early cob ripening. Good option for later drilling. Also performs well under film for very, very early harvest!
Cob Ripeness
Large cob with small spindle. Good early starch lay down allowing early harvest. Cob ripening days after Picker + 3
Maturity Group
FAO 170. Rapid maturing cobs offering the potential for early harvest. For an ultra early variety the plant stays green for longer at harvest.
Quality & Digestibility
Excellent combination of high starch content and good ME value come together to give you a high value feedstock.
Yield
Sow at 42,500 to 45,000 seeds per acre (105,000 to 111,000 seeds/ha) to maximise output. Potential for outstanding yields from an Ultra Early variety. Performs well under SAMCO film for early harvest, drill at 40-42,000 seeds under film.
When to sow
Sow April to May
Terms & conditionsWhy select this crop
- Cob Ripeness Score: 8.2
- FAO: 170
- End Use: Forage
- Growing Area: Fav/Less Fav
- Soil Type Suitability: Light/Medium
- Early Vigour: 7
- Rec Sowing Rate/Acre: 42500-45000
- Yield % of Controls (NIAB): 97
- Starch Content: 36.1
- ME Level: 11.7
- Standing Power: 7.8
