# LH 6187 VT2 PRO DG RIB-NO RETN

- **Vendor:** Latham Hi-Tech Seeds (independent family-owned, Alexander, IA)
- **Brand:** Latham Hi-Tech Seeds
- **Crop:** Corn
- **Relative maturity:** 111 days
- **Trait(s):** VT2 PRO DG RIB
- **Source:** https://www.lathamseeds.com/products/lh-6187-vt2-pro-dg-rib/
- **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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_Widely adapted across Latham Country, LH 6187 produces big, girthy ears with very thick and very deep kernels. Optimal performance is at higher populations with attention to top-end management. Its rated very good against Gosss Wilt and Northern Leaf Blight. It responds very well to a foliar fungicide application. Roots and stalks are very good. If an insecticide is used for rootworm control, this hybrid can handle tough corn-on-corn situations._

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## Agronomic Characteristics

- **Emergence:** 2.5
- **Flowering for Maturity:** Moderately Late
- **Early Vigor:** 2.5
- **Stalk Strength:** 2.0
- **Root Strength:** 2.0
- **Stay Green:** 3.5
- **Drydown:** 2.0
- **Test Weight:** 3.0
- **Drought Tolerance:** 1.5
- **Herbicide Sensitivity:** None Known
- **Suggested Population:** 32-38
- **Corn-on-Corn:** 2.0
- **Ear Height:** Medium
- **Ear Type:** Medium
- **Number of Kernel Rows:** 16-18
- **Cob Color:** Red
- **Husk Cover:** Medium Long
- **Shank Length:** Medium
- **Leaf Angle:** Upright

## Disease Ratings

- **Goss’s Wilt:** 2.0
- **Common Rust:** 3.0
- **Southern Leaf Blight:** 2.5
- **Northern Leaf Blight:** 2.0
- **Eye Spot:** 2.5
- **Gray Leaf Spot:** 3.0