Description
Yield potential of up to 14 tonnes per hectare at about 55,000 plants per hectare in a good season
Reaches physiological maturity in about 128 days at 1,100 to 1,300 metres above sea level.
SC 419 is commercially available in Zambia
Product Characteristics Summary
Yield high of up to 13.7t tonnes per hectare (ART FARM 2017/18)
White, hard dent maize hybrid with large cobs in maturity class
High shelling percentage of over 80%
A very early maturing hybrid. Reaches physiological maturity in 120-130 days depending on altitude
Plant and cob height of 2.6m and 1.6m respectively
Ideal for maize/wheat rotations
Wide regional adaptation
Outstanding cob disease tolerance
Strong stay green characteristic
Fast grain dry down rate
Good standing ability. Can withstand plant population density of up to 65 000 plants per hectare
