seed-mcp/corpus/latham/latham-lh-5245-vt2-pro-rib.md

LH 5245 VT2 PRO RIB-NON RETURN

• Vendor: Latham Hi-Tech Seeds (independent family-owned, Alexander, IA)
• Brand: Latham Hi-Tech Seeds
• Crop: Corn
• Relative maturity: 102 days
• Trait(s): VT2 PRO RIB
• Source: https://www.lathamseeds.com/products/lh-5245-vt2-pro-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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LH 5245 has proven itself as a solid 102-day product with very good test weight, ear flex and population flexibility. Good emergence and early vigor make this a great no-till choice with above-average drought tolerance. LH 5245 VT2 PRO RIB is a Grain First / Silage Capable hybrid.

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Agronomic Characteristics

• Flowering for Maturity: Moderately Late
• Early Vigor: 1.5
• Stalk Strength: 2.0
• Root Strength: 2.0
• Stay Green: 2.0
• Drydown: 2.0
• Test Weight: 1.5
• Drought Tolerance: 3.0
• Foliar Fungicide: 2.0
• Herbicide Sensitivity: Slight ALS
• Suggested Population: 28-36
• Corn-on-Corn: 2.0
• Ear Height: Medium
• Ear Type: Flex
• Number of Kernel Rows: 14-16
• Cob Color: Red
• Husk Cover: Short
• Shank Length: Medium Short
• Leaf Angle: Semi-Upright

Disease Ratings

• Goss’s Wilt: 2.0
• Common Rust: 2.5
• Southern Leaf Blight: 2.0
• Northern Leaf Blight: 2.5
• Anthracnose Stalk Rot: 3.0
• Eye Spot: 2.0
• Gray Leaf Spot: 3.0