ST 4990B3XF Variety
Growers in the Eastern Cotton Belt, East and South Texas, the Rolling Plains, Oklahoma, the Southern High Plains, New Mexico and Arizona who want hardy, early-season vigor can plant Stoneville 4990B3XF with confidence. It’s a new early-to-mid maturity variety that’s very adaptable, with strong emergence and a good fiber package. It’s Liberty® herbicide, Engenia® herbicide and glyphosate tolerant and contains three-gene lepidopteran resistance, which decreases the likelihood additional worm control measures will be needed.
Variety Advantages
- Broad adaptability across the Cotton Belt
- Good fiber package
- Early-mid maturity
- Liberty herbicide, Engenia herbicide and glyphosate tolerant
- Three-gene lepidopteran resistance, which decreases the likelihood that additional worm control measures will be needed
Comparative Fiber Quality
| LENGTH | UNIFORMITY | STRENGTH | MICRONAIRE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | 83.9 | 30.8 | 4.6 |
Agronomic Considerations
| DISEASE TOLERANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| RKN/FUSARIUM WILT | VERTICILLIUM WILT | BACTERIAL BLIGHT RESISTANCE | PLANT REGULATOR REQUIREMENTS |
| Fair | Fair | Susceptible |  |
Variety Characteristics
| LEAF PUBESCENCE | MATURITY | STORM TOLERANCE* | HEIGHT/GROWTH HABIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Smooth | Early-Mid | 4 |
Medium |
Always read and follow label directions.
*Storm Tolerance Rating Scale: 9 very storm-tolerant; 0 very loose. Descriptions and values reported are to give a relative comparison among varieties. Actual values will be influenced by growing conditions.