JARDINERO is a maize variety described as a short season finisher (FAO 160) and is positioned as a strong, early-yielding variety suitable for silage and biogas.

What are the key characteristics of JARDINERO?

Key characteristics include strong ultra early yield performance (17.7 t/ha DM), fabulous starch content (36.1%), no compromise short season leadership, excellent flexibility for late sowing and early harvest, and strong early vigour.

Where can I download the JARDINERO data sheet?

The JARDINERO data sheet is available as a downloadable PDF (Data Sheets 2024/2025).

Who are the KWS maize consultants for JARDINERO and how can I contact them?

Andrew Cook — Product Manager - Maize; Tel: 07970 734363; Email: andrew.cook@kws.com. Thomas Turner — Area Sales Manager West; Tel: 07855 205624; Email: thomas.turner@kws.com.

What is the product page URL for JARDINERO?

https://www.kws.com/gb/en/products/maize/variety-overview/jardinero/

JARDINERO

The short season finisher!

FAO 160

No compromise short season leader
Strong early vigour
Suitable for silage and biogas

Characteristics

Strong ultra early yield performance (17.1 t/ha DM)
Fabulous starch content (36.4%) highly suited to lower maize inclusion rates
No compromise short season leader
Excellent flexibility for late sowing and early havest to counter variable seasonal conditions
Strong early vigour
Suitable for silage and biogas
Data source: Forage Maize Descriptive List 2027 - Yields and Quality characters All DL and YR2 Varieties - All sites - 2021-2025 - Procedure GT1reml used