CITO KWS is a maize variety (FAO 150) with a short season and full sheath coverage, designed for cattle feeding and featuring very high starch.

What makes CITO KWS suitable for finishing cattle diets?

CITO KWS is ideal for all dairy and beef finishing TMR systems where short season maturity is essential.

What are some key characteristics of CITO KWS?

Notable features include earliest maturing hybrid (fewest days to harvest), rapid early vigour, strong yield in the ultra-early segment, leading starch content (41.5%) and energy value (12.02 MJ/kg DM). Data source: NIAB Forage Maize Descriptive List (First choice varieties for less favourable sites, 2026).

Where can I download the CITO Data Sheet?

The CITO Data Sheet is available on the page in the CITO Data Sheet section, with a download link labeled DOWNLOAD.

How can I download the Maize Portfolio?

You can download the Maize Portfolio from the section that invites you to download the full Maize Portfolio (KWS Maize Portfolio) which includes a description and download option.

CITO KWS

Step up your forage performance!

FAO 150

Short season type with full sheath coverage
Cattle Feeding
Very high starch

Characteristics

Very early maturing hybrid - short season from sowing to harvest
Rapid early vigour (6.8) ideal for early or late drilling
Great yield performance in the ultra early - short season segment - (89%)
Leading starch (41.5%) and exceptional energy value (12.02 MJ/kg DM) to boost ration energy density and quality
Earliest option for crimped grain
Data source: NIAB Forage Maize Descriptive List. First choice varieties for less favourable sites (2026).

CITO KWS gives you options for early feedout, or later sowing after spring forage crops. As an added bonus, maximum starch content is achievable in more challenging maize growing areas.

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