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Late Maturing Hybrids, Maize

SC 733

Late-maturing, high-yielding with very good Diplodia and Fusarium tolerance and standability.

Product Overview

About SC 733

Why choose this variety?

Late-maturing, high-yielding with very good Diplodia and Fusarium tolerance and standability.

Zambia: SC 733 is a late-maturing white maize variety with a maturity period of approximately 145-150 days. It produces white, hard-dent grain and has a high yield potential of 12-14 tonnes per hectare, equivalent to approximately 240-280 × 50 kg bags. It has tolerance to Grey Leaf Spot, Northern Corn Leaf Spot and Maize Streak Virus and stands out for its very good tolerance to Diplodia and Fusarium. Its drought tolerance is rated moderate, while its standability is very good. SC 733 is suitable for summer grain, cattle stover and silage.

DRC: SC 733: A late maturing variety (145-150 days) with white, semi dent grain and a potential yield of 12-14 tonnes per hectare. It has reported tolerance to grey leaf spot, northern corn leaf blight, and maize streak virus, with very good tolerance to Diplodia and Fusarium ear rot. Its drought tolerance is rated good and its standability very good. It is listed for rainy season grain and livestock fodder in Zones 1-7.

Technical profile

Variety specifications

Maturity Band
Late
Maturity Period
145-150 days
Potential Yield
12-14 t/ha
50 kg Bag Equivalent
240-280 × 50 kg
Drought Tolerance
Good · 2 / 5
Grain / Seed Characteristics
White, semi dent
Disease / Tolerance Traits
Grey leaf spot, northern corn leaf blight and maize streak virus; very good Diplodia and Fusarium cob rot tolerance
Standability
Very good
Recommended Uses
Rainy season grain and fodder
Countries
DRC
Planting Seasons
Summer