# L 1439 XF

- **Vendor:** Latham Hi-Tech Seeds (independent family-owned, Alexander, IA)
- **Brand:** Latham Hi-Tech Seeds
- **Crop:** Soybeans
- **Maturity group:** 1.4
- **Trait(s):** XtendFlex
- **Source:** https://www.lathamseeds.com/products/l-1439-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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_This new 1.4 maturity XtendFlex soybean combines strong agronomics with top-end yield potential. It has the Rps1c gene and very strong field tolerance to combat Phytophthora. Tremendous scores for IDC, White Mold, and SCN make this variety a new go to in the mid group 1 maturity range._

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## Agronomic Characteristics

- **Relative Maturity:** 1.4
- **Emergence:** 1.5
- **Plant Height:** Medium
- **Plant Type:** Medium
- **Flower Color:** White
- **Pubescence:** Gray
- **Pod Color:** Tan
- **Hilum Color:** Black

## Disease Ratings

- **SCN Resistance:** F, 2.0
- **Iron Chlorosis:** 2.5
- **Stress Tolerance:** 1.6
- **Phytophthora Root Rot:** C, 1.7
- **White Mold:** 1.9
- **Frog Eye:** 1.5