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LH 5249 SS RIB

  • Vendor: Latham Hi-Tech Seeds (independent family-owned, Alexander, IA)
  • Brand: Latham Hi-Tech Seeds
  • Crop: Corn
  • Relative maturity: 102 days
  • Trait(s): Smart Stax
  • Source: https://www.lathamseeds.com/products/lh-5249-ss-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)

This proven 102-day SmartStax hybrid has very good test weight and some ear flex. It handles lower-yield situations but competes very well in high-yield environments. With very good emergence and early growth, this a great no-till choice with above-average drought tolerance.


Agronomic Characteristics

  • Emergence: 1.8
  • Flowering for Maturity: Moderately Late
  • Early Vigor: 1.7
  • Stalk Strength: 2.0
  • Root Strength: 2.0
  • Stay Green: 2.0
  • Drydown: 2.5
  • Test Weight: 1.5
  • Drought Tolerance: 2.5
  • Herbicide Sensitivity: Slight ALS
  • Suggested Population: 28-36
  • Corn-on-Corn: 2.0
  • Ear Height: Medium
  • Ear Type: Semi-Flex
  • Number of Kernel Rows: 14-16
  • Cob Color: Red
  • Husk Cover: Short
  • Shank Length: Medium Short
  • Leaf Angle: Semi-Upright

Disease Ratings

  • Gosss Wilt: 2.0
  • Common Rust: 2.5
  • Southern Leaf Blight: 2.0
  • Northern Leaf Blight: 2.5
  • Eye Spot: 2.0
  • Gray Leaf Spot: 3.0