ZMS 620-2Kg

Description

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