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Pioneer P8556

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Середньоранній гібрид кукурудзи (ФАО 270) із зубоподібним зерном, високим вмістом крохмалю та відмінною посухостійкістю.

Main advantages

  • FAO 270 medium-early — fits Ukraine grain zones
  • Excellent drought tolerance — stable yield when dry
  • High-starch dent grain — strong ethanol value
  • Excellent moisture release — lower drying costs
  • Suited to continuous corn — reliable in monoculture

About this product

Pioneer P8556

P8556 is a single-cross corn hybrid with an FAO number of 270, belonging to the medium-early maturity group. It has dent-type grain with a high starch content and is suitable for the production of grain, starch and alcohol. The plant is tall, with high ear attachment, and is distinguished by excellent drought tolerance and moisture release. The hybrid works reliably in continuous corn cropping and has resistance to smut diseases at a level of 7 out of 9, which makes it a reliable choice for the grain zones of Ukraine.

At a glance

Agronomic profile

FAO

270

FAO maturity-group index. Higher number = later group.

End use

Grain

What the crop is grown for

GroupMedium Early

Application

Rates, windows, expected results

Sowing rate
70–75 thousand plants/ha with sufficient moisture; 65–70 thousand/ha in dry conditions
Window
Optimal to late sowing; suited to Ukraine's grain-growing zones
Compatible crops
Corn

Full specifications

Every field from the manufacturer

Maturity
Medium Early
Use
Grain
FAO number
270
Disease resistance
smut 7/9
End use
Grain
Crop
Maize
Grain type
Dent
Hybrid
Yes

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Questions & answers

What farmers ask most

  • Optimal sowing depends on crop, zone, and seasonal weather. Winter wheat in the Forest-Steppe: Sep 10–25. Corn: when soil is stable at +10°C at 10 cm depth. See the 12-month sowing calendar at /blog/practice/seasonal-planning.

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