ZMS 638-5Kg

Description

Variety Type & Maturity

• Hybrid: A double‑cross white maize hybrid known for its vigor and uniformity.

• Days to maturity: Medium‑late, reaching harvest in about 125–135 days after planting.

🌾 Yield & Agronomic Traits

• Yield potential: 10–12 tonnes per hectare, which is approximately 200–240 × 50 kg bags/ha.

• Grain type: Semi‑flint white grain, offering excellent drying and milling qualities.

• Cob traits: Produces large, well-filled cobs with full husk coverage for good protection.

• Standability: Strong stalks and short stature make it resistant to lodging and stable at higher plant densities.

💧 Stress & Disease Resistance

• Drought tolerance: Performs reliably under moisture stress; suited for moderately rainy to well-watered zones.

• Disease resistance: Tolerant to major diseases—cob rot, Gray Leaf Spot, Maize Streak Virus, leaf blight, and rust.

🌍 Adaptation & Farmer Feedback

• Ideal zones: Suitable for medium‑rainfall regions and even high‑altitude areas where longer maturity fits well.

• Farmer experience: Widely favored; Tanzanian farmers note it consistently delivers two cobs per plant and thrives under best practices.

 Quick Summary Table

👨‍🌾 Who Should Choose ZMS 638?

• Farmers aiming for very high yields (10–12 t/ha) on a medium-maturity cycle.

• Producers in zones with moderate to good rainfall or elevated altitudes needing strong agronomic performance.

• Those facing drought stress and disease pressure, looking for a resilient and stable hybrid.

• Growers who prefer white, semi-flint grain for superior drying and milling properties