Description
Variety & Grain Traits
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Hybrid type: Three-way cross, delivering strong hybrid vigor.
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Grain: Flint-like white grain, combining good drying and milling qualities.
Maturity & Growth Notes
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Days to maturity: Medium season—about 130 to 135 days from planting.
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Plant traits: Features light green leaves, thick sturdy stems, and full husk coverage.
Yield & Agronomic Performance
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Yield potential: Very high — 12–14 t/ha, equivalent to 240–280 × 50 kg bags per hectare.
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Standability: Tolerant of lodging; handles dense planting well.
🌾 Stress & Disease Resistance
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Drought tolerance: Good adaptability under low-moisture conditions.
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Disease resistance: Built-in tolerance to cob rot, gray leaf spot (GLS), Maize Streak Virus (MSV), leaf blight, and rust.
🌍 Adaptation & Ideal Regions
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Adaptability: Performs across Zambia’s major regions (Agro‑ecological Zones I, II & III).
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Target farmers: Suited for high-yield, medium-maturity needs, especially in regions that require drought resilience and strong disease tolerance.
Feature Summary Table
Trait | Description |
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Maturity | ~130–135 days (medium season) |
Grain type | Flint-like white grain |
Yield potential | 12–14 t/ha (240–280 × 50 kg bags) |
Standability | Strong; lodging-resistant |
Drought tolerance | Good |
Disease resistance | GLS, MSV, cob rot, leaf blight, rust |
Adaptation zones | Agro‑ecological Zones I–III (Zambia wide) |
👨🏾🌾 Best For:
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Farmers looking for exceptionally high yields from a medium-maturing hybrid.
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Those in wide-ranging zones (I–III) who require disease resilience and lodging protection.
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Regions needing hybrids that cope with variable rainfall and longer growing cycles.
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