Hybrid Seed Production and Preparation 
The production of SCOTTS Hybrid 
Seed Corn centers on quality seeds 
that will plant uniformly and pro- 
duce big crops. 
The strict rules of certification are 
more than met in proper isolation 
of fields and prompt detasseling, 
both of which insure purity and 
uniformity of seed. Drying at 
recommended temperatures, hand 
sorting to remove damaged kernels 
and less desirable ears insures high 
germination and strong sprouts. 
Careful grading of kernels for 
width, length and thickness insures 
uniform stands and _ trouble-free 
planting. The final step of treating 
gives further assurance of heal- 
thy, vigorous uniform stands for 
SCOTT customers. 

Corn Crop Tips 
Plant early hybrids at the rate of 
one kernel per hill for each twenty 
bushels of expected production per 
acre. Later hybrids, one kernel for 
each 25 bushels per acre production. 
The shelling percentage of deep 
kerneled corn is only about 1% 
greater than for shallow kerneled 
hybrids. 
In picking corn the kind of picker 
and the time of day have more to 
do with a clean job than the hybrid 
used. 
Round kernels produce equally as 
well as flat kernels and _ usually 
plant easier if proper plates are 
used. 
Earlier hybrids cannot be expected 
to produce as well as later ones. 
The growing period is shorter. 
Treating increases the average yield 
from 5 to as much as 15 bushels 
per acre depending on the season 
and percentage of injured seed 
coats. 
A neutral soil will produce about 
20% more corn per acre than an 
acid soil. It pays to lime for corn. 
Hybrids that have tighter husks and 
may husk a little hard usually have 
less insect and bird damage. 
For silage use a hybrid about a week 
to 10 days later than those used for 
crib corn. 
Use several different hybrids. They 
not only vary in maturity but also in 
their adaptation to soils, seasons and 
insect and disease resistance. 
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