# L 0888 XF

- **Vendor:** Latham Hi-Tech Seeds (independent family-owned, Alexander, IA)
- **Brand:** Latham Hi-Tech Seeds
- **Crop:** Soybeans
- **Maturity group:** 0.9
- **Trait(s):** XtendFlex
- **Source:** https://www.lathamseeds.com/products/l-0888-xf/
- **Rating scale:** numeric ratings ~1-9 where LOWER = BETTER (1 = best / most tolerant / most resistant); confirmed by cross-referencing Product Overview prose vs values (top-rated stalks/roots cluster 1.0-1.5, weak traits 3.0-3.5, none approach 9). Categorical values pass through verbatim (SCN source 'PI 88788', Phytophthora 'Rps 1k', Anthracnose 'ASR', 'Medium Tall', 'Flex'). NA/blank = not rated.
- **Service area:** Latham dealer network — Upper Midwest (IA/MN/WI/IL/ND/SD/NE)

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_The must have late group 0 XtendFlex variety. This full bush variety is built for speed and excels in high yield environments. Because of this attribute, use caution in known white mold ares. L 0888 XF is an average plant height variety that maintains plan height in tougher soils. This SCN variety stands very well and contains the Rps1c phytopthora gene for added protection._

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## Agronomic Characteristics

- **Relative Maturity:** 0.9
- **Plant Height:** Medium
- **Plant Type:** Bushy
- **Flower Color:** Purple
- **Pubescence:** Light Tawny
- **Pod Color:** Brown
- **Hilum Color:** Brown

## Disease Ratings

- **SCN Resistance:** PI 88788
- **Iron Chlorosis:** 2.5
- **Stress Tolerance:** 1.5
- **Phytophthora Root Rot:** C, 2.0
- **Brown Stem Rot:** 1.5
- **White Mold:** 2.5
- **Frog Eye:** 2.0
