seed-mcp/corpus/latham/latham-lh-6477-vt2-pro-rib.json

{
  "source": "latham",
  "source_key": "latham-lh-6477-vt2-pro-rib",
  "vendor": "Latham Hi-Tech Seeds",
  "brand": "Latham Hi-Tech Seeds",
  "product_name": "LH 6477 VT2 PRO RIB",
  "product_id": "LH 6477 VT2 PRO RIB",
  "crop": "corn",
  "release_year": "2018",
  "relative_maturity": 114,
  "maturity_group": null,
  "wheat_class": null,
  "trait_stack": [
    "VT2 PRO RIB"
  ],
  "trait_descriptions": [],
  "positioning_statement": "This hybrid features excellent test weight and grain quality with superior stalks and roots. It performs very well on a wide range of soil types and environments. It moves north and south of its zone very well and puts its flex ear with high test weight on display. With an insecticide at planting, this product does well on continuous corn fields. Its fall appearance and intactness are terrific. LH 6477 VT2 PRO RIB is a Grain First / Silage Capable hybrid.",
  "strengths": [],
  "characteristics_groups": [
    {
      "label": "AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS",
      "items": [
        {
          "characteristic": "Flowering for Maturity",
          "value": "Moderately Late"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Early Vigor",
          "value": "2.0"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Stalk Strength",
          "value": "1.5"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Root Strength",
          "value": "1.5"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Stay Green",
          "value": "1.0"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Drydown",
          "value": "3.5"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Test Weight",
          "value": "1.5"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Drought Tolerance",
          "value": "1.0"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Foliar Fungicide",
          "value": "2.5"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Herbicide Sensitivity",
          "value": "None Known"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Suggested Population",
          "value": "28-36"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Corn-on-Corn",
          "value": "2.0"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Ear Height",
          "value": "Medium HIgh"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Ear Type",
          "value": "Flex"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Number of Kernel Rows",
          "value": "16-18"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Cob Color",
          "value": "Red"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Husk Cover",
          "value": "Medium"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Shank Length",
          "value": "Medium"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Leaf Angle",
          "value": "Semi-Flat"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "label": "DISEASE RATINGS",
      "items": [
        {
          "characteristic": "Goss’s Wilt",
          "value": "2.5"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Southern Leaf Blight",
          "value": "2.0"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Northern Leaf Blight",
          "value": "1.5"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Anthracnose Stalk Rot",
          "value": "ASR"
        },
        {
          "characteristic": "Gray Leaf Spot",
          "value": "2.0"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "_scale_direction": "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.",
  "regional_recommendations": [
    {
      "product_list_name": "Latham dealer network (Upper Midwest — IA/MN/WI/IL/ND/SD/NE)",
      "agronomist": null,
      "agronomist_email": null,
      "variant_id": null
    }
  ],
  "image_url": null,
  "source_urls": [
    "https://www.lathamseeds.com/products/lh-6477-vt2-pro-rib/"
  ],
  "sitemap_last_modified": null,
  "fetched_at": "2026-06-05T01:43:47.239541+00:00",
  "scraper_version": "0.1.0"
}