France maize crop progress: female flowering area share
France maize crop progress: female flowering area share stood at 100 % of area on Oct 11, 2026, according to FranceAgriMer – Céré'Obs, état des cultures de maïs grain (hebdomadaire). It is one of the indicators in the Crop conditions (Céré'Obs) table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Jan 11, 2015 to Oct 11, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Crop conditions (Céré'Obs) table
| Indicator | 11-10-2026 | 04-10-2026 | 27-09-2026 | 20-09-2026 | 13-09-2026 | 06-09-2026 | 30-08-2026 | 23-08-2026 | 16-08-2026 | 09-08-2026 | |
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| Progress of the crop, share of the area reached | |||||||||||
| Female flowering | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99.72 | |
| Grain moisture down to 50 per cent | 100 | 100 | 99.36 | 98.65 | 97.88 | 94.42 | 84.2 | 69.23 | 49.46 | 25.15 |
Understanding france maize crop progress: female flowering area share
This data series measures the percentage of the grain maize cultivation area where female flowering, commonly known as silking, has been reached. It isolates the critical reproductive phase from the preceding vegetative stages and the subsequent grain-filling periods tracked in sibling tables. The scope encompasses all parcels where silks are visible on the ears, excluding fields still undergoing stem elongation or those that have already advanced to maturity. This milestone is pivotal because stress during this specific window disproportionately impacts final kernel set and overall harvest potential.
Seasonality dictates a sharp peak during mid-summer, driven by day length and heat accumulation. Year-on-year comparisons for this specific week provide the most robust assessment of crop acceleration or delay. Analysts must exercise caution when evaluating early field reports, as rapid temperature spikes can compress the flowering window and complicate observation schedules. Comparing this percentage directly with final yield outcomes without accounting for intervening moisture stress can lead to misinterpretations of crop health.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is female flowering considered a sensitive stage?
- Heat or drought during silking can disrupt pollination, directly reducing the number of kernels formed on each cob.
- How does this differ from male flowering or tasseling metrics?
- Tasseling involves pollen shedding, whereas silking specifically tracks the emergence of the female reproductive structures.
- Does this series account for irrigation differences?
- The percentage reflects all monitored area regardless of watering status, though dry regions may show delayed or stressed profiles.