1. DETERMINE THE DRY MATTER CONTENT OF YOUR MAIZE
Cut the cob in half and observe the grain filling line
Find out, depending on the type of plant (dent or flint), your DM content
Top of
FLINT the grain
GRAIN Grain
profile
DENT the grain
GRAIN Grain
STATE OF THE PLANT
Green kernels
5 to 6 green leaves under the ear
Appearance of
the end of the kernel through the leaves
Kernels clearly visible
4 to 5 green leaves under the ear
The kernels beginning to dry
3 to 4 green leaves under ear
Dried kernels
2 to 3 green leaves under the ear
0 to 1 green leaf under the ear
No more milk in the grain
DRY MATTER CONTENT
20-22%
25-26%
27-28%
29-30%
32-33%
35% -
SILO ADVICE
Risk of poor fermentation
Losses /silage effluent
Favorable
Difficult to crush the grain. Problems with compaction.
MAIZE SILAGE
HARVEST DATE DETERMINATION
INCREASE THE NUTRITIONAL EFFICIENCY OF YOUR FODDER CROPS