Seed Co Varieties Shine in the 2025 Winter Production Season

As the 2024/2025 summer farming season concludes, many Malawian farmers are reflecting on the severe challenges it brought. The season was marked by erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged dry spells in critical growth stages, and widespread crop stress. These harsh conditions emphasized the urgent need for climate-smart agricultural practices and more resilient crop choices.

With the 2025 winter production window now underway, farmers are turning to short-season, high-yielding seed varieties to recover from summer losses and ensure food security. Seed Co, a leader in innovative agricultural solutions, offers a wide range of seed varieties specifically adapted to winter growing conditions—helping farmers to bounce back with confidence.

Maize Varieties for Winter Production

Rice Option
Nerica 4 (Upland Rice)
Nerica 4 is an upland rice variety maturing in 100 days, with a yield potential of 32 bags (1.6 tons) per acre. It is highly suited for winter rice production in Malawi’s upland zones.

Bean Option
NUA45 (Beans)
NUA45 is a fast-maturing bean variety that matures in just 70 days and can yield up to 20 bags (1 ton) per acre. It is an excellent option for farmers looking to diversify during the winter season.

In conclusion

Choosing Seed Co winter varieties is a smart and profitable decision for farmers looking to maximize output and income. These maize varieties allow for two to three irrigated crops annually, feature large cob sizes ideal for green mealie markets, and are exceptionally sweet when cooked or roasted—boosting consumer appeal. They also offer strong tolerance to moisture stress and leafy diseases, ensuring reliable yields. In addition to maize, Seed Co’s upland rice and sugar bean varieties are well-adapted for winter production, providing farmers with more diversification options and additional revenue streams. With Seed Co, you get quality, resilience, and profitability across multiple crops.

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Summary of Seed Co Winter Varieties

Crop	Variety	Seed Rate (kg/acre)	Maturity (days)	Yield Potential (bags/acre)
Maize	SC301, SC303	10	80	50
Maize	SC403, SC419, SC423	10	90	60
Maize	SC529, SC537, SC555	10	115	80
Rice	Nerica 4	12	100	32
Beans	NUA45	40	70	20

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