Seed Co SC – 651 Maize Seeds | 20kg

Description

Seed Co SC – 651 Maize Seeds | 20kg is a lowland adapted variety suitable for areas with low rainfall and Striga infested ecology as well as in most maize growing areas. It is an early maturing double cob variety, ready for harvest in 90-95 days making multiple planting possible

Product Features of Seed Co SC – 651 Maize Seeds | 20kg:

• Drought and Striga tolerant
• Suited for low moisture area and widely adapted
• Suited to Northern and Southern Guinea and Sahel savannah

Seed Rate:

20-22kg per ha as the seed is smaller than SC719

Fertilizer Needed:

Like most maize crop, 6-8 bags of NPK/ha and 2-3 bags of Urea in spit application based on soil analysis

Yield:

6-7 tons/ha with the application of good agronomic practices.

General Planting Recommendations:

• Soil Preparation:
  • Conduct soil tests to determine nutrient requirements.
  • Plow and harrow the land to achieve a fine tilth suitable for maize cultivation.
• Planting Density:
  • Maintain a spacing of 75cm between rows and 25cm between plants within a row, aiming for a population of 53,333 plants per hectare.
• Fertilization:
  • Basal Application: Apply NPK 15-15-15 at a rate of 400 kg/ha at planting.
  • Top Dressing: Apply Urea at a rate of 200 kg/ha when plants are knee-high (approximately 4 weeks after planting).
• Weed Management:
  • Implement timely weeding, either manually or using appropriate herbicides, to reduce competition for nutrients and light.
• Pest and Disease Control:
  • Monitor the crop regularly for signs of pests and diseases.
  • Apply recommended pesticides as needed, following integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
• Harvesting:
  • Harvest when grains reach physiological maturity and moisture content drops to around 20–25%.
  • Proper drying post-harvest is essential to reduce moisture content to safe storage levels (13-14%).