SeedCo White Maize hybrids

Seed Co Zw offers an extensive range of white maize hybrids designed to cater to various agro-ecological zones and farming requirements. These hybrids are categorized based on their maturity periods to provide flexibility and adaptability for farmers. It offers a convenient online shopping platform where farmers can access a wide range of high-quality certified seed varieties, including maize, wheat, soya beans, and more, tailored to suit African climates and conditions. Seed Co ensures that all products sold through the online shop meet the highest standards of quality and certification by Seed Services Zimbabwe.

Ultra-Early Maturing Hybrids

1. SC 301 – SC 301 is an ultra-early maturing hybrid that reaches physiological maturity in 90-115 days, depending on altitude. It offers high yield potential of up to 12 t/ha at 50,000 to 55,000 plants per hectare. Known for its outstanding drought and heat tolerance, it performs well in short crop rotations and late planting scenarios. Its white dent grain and strong disease resistance make it a reliable choice for various regions.
2. SC 303 – SC 303 is the earliest maturing hybrid from Seed Co, reaching physiological maturity in less than 100 days at 1,300 meters. With a yield potential of up to 10 t/ha, it excels in heat and drought tolerance, making it ideal for marginal areas (regions IV & V), lowveld irrigation systems, and very late plantings in highveld regions. Its semi-flint white grain ensures good standability at plant populations up to 72,000 plants per hectare.

Very Early Maturing Hybrids

1. SC 437 - SC 437 reaches physiological maturity in 112-119 days and has a yield potential of up to 12.5 t/ha. Known for its fast cob dry down rate, this hybrid offers excellent heat and drought tolerance, making it ideal for areas with challenging conditions. It is particularly suited for maize/wheat rotations, providing reliable performance in various regions.

2. SC 403 - SC 403 is a very early maturing hybrid, reaching physiological maturity in 115-129 days, depending on altitude. It offers a yield potential of up to 12 t/ha at 55,000 plants/ha. With a high shelling percentage and excellent drought tolerance, it performs well in low-potential areas and is ideal for dambo, dimba, and vlei cultivation. SC 403 is also resistant to maize streak virus (MSV) and cob diseases, making it a reliable choice for green mealies.

3. SC 419 - SC 419 reaches physiological maturity in 120-130 days and has a yield potential of up to 14 t/ha at 55,000 plants/ha. This white, hard dent hybrid features large cobs with a high shelling percentage. With strong disease tolerance, a fast grain dry down rate, and excellent standing ability, SC 419 is ideal for maize/wheat rotations and performs well in regions with good regional adaptation.

Early Maturing Hybrids

1. SC 547 - SC 547 is an early maturing hybrid with a yield potential of up to 12 t/ha, reaching physiological maturity in 121-128 days. As the earliest hybrid in the 500 series, it is widely adapted to a range of environments. SC 547 is a reliable choice for farmers seeking a quick maturing maize hybrid with strong performance across various altitudes.

2. SC 513 - SC 513 is an early maturing hybrid with a yield potential of up to 10 t/ha at 55,000 plants/ha, reaching physiological maturity in 130-137 days. This hybrid has large cobs with white, dent-textured grain and performs well across various regions. It is highly suitable for green mealie production and has good nitrogen use efficiency, along with moderate tolerance to maize streak virus (MSV). SC 513 can withstand plant populations of up to 60,000 plants/ha.

3. SC 529 - SC 529 is an early maturing hybrid with a yield potential of up to 15 t/ha. Reaching physiological maturity in 130-137 days, this hybrid features large, semi-flint textured cobs and high shelling percentage. SC 529 is ideal for the commercial sector and performs well in regions with good soil fertility. It has strong standability and can tolerate plant populations of up to 60,000 plants/ha.

4. SC 555 - SC 555 reaches physiological maturity in 130-137 days, with a yield potential of up to 14 t/ha at 55,000 plants/ha. Known for its high shelling percentage and large kernels, this hybrid is suitable for high-potential areas. It is recommended for agro-ecological zones 2, 3, and 4, offering good tolerance to foliar diseases, a strong stay-green trait, and excellent standing ability. SC 555 can withstand plant populations of up to 60,000 plants/ha.

Medium Maturing Hybrids

1. SC 649 – SC 649 is a medium-maturing hybrid that reaches physiological maturity in 138-149 days. With a yield potential of up to 15 t/ha at 60,000 plants/ha, it features large cobs with semi-flint grain texture and excellent drought tolerance. It performs well across a wide range of regions and is recommended for off-season green mealie production with seed treatment. SC 646 has good tolerance to foliar diseases and can withstand plant populations up to 53,000 plants/ha.

2. SC 659 - SC 659 reaches physiological maturity in 138-149 days and offers a yield potential of up to 15 t/ha at 55,000 plants/ha. This hybrid features white, dent-textured grain and long, closed-tip cobs with a high shelling percentage. SC 659 is highly adaptable and performs well in agro-ecological zones 4, 5, and 6. It’s ideal for silage and green mealies, offering good disease tolerance and excellent standability at plant densities of up to 55,000 plants/ha.

3. SC 661 - SC 661 reaches physiological maturity in 138-145 days and has a yield potential of up to 15.9 t/ha at 53,000 plants/ha. This medium-maturing hybrid features large cobs and white dent-textured grain, with good heat and drought tolerance. SC 661 is recommended for agro-ecological zones 4, 5, and 6, offering a strong stay-green trait and excellent standing ability. It also has good MSV tolerance and performs well in green mealie production, with plant densities up to 53,000 plants/ha.

4. SC 657 - SC 657 is a medium to late-maturing hybrid, reaching physiological maturity in 138-145 days. With a yield potential of up to 16 t/ha at 55,000 plants/ha, this hybrid features white, hard dent grain and large cobs with an excellent shelling percentage. It is highly tolerant to heat, drought, and leaf and cob rot diseases. SC 657 is ideal for agro-ecological zones 4, 5, and 6, offering strong standability and a characteristic stay-green trait, suitable for plant populations of up to 55,000 plants/ha.

Late Maturing Hybrids

1. SC 719 – SC 719 is a late-maturing hybrid with a yield potential of up to 16 t/ha at 55,000 plants/ha. Reaching physiological maturity in 145-158 days, it performs well in regions with altitudes of 1,100 to 1,300 meters. This hybrid features white, semi-flint textured grain with long cobs and a high shelling percentage. It is highly tolerant to drought and foliar diseases and is excellent for silage and green mealies. SC 719 has good standing ability and can withstand high plant densities of up to 55,000 plants/ha.
2. SC 727 – SC 727 is a late-maturing hybrid with a yield potential of up to 20 t/ha at 55,000 plants/ha. It reaches physiological maturity in 150-158 days, suitable for regions with altitudes of 1,100 to 1,300 meters. Known for its white dent grain, this hybrid has long cobs and excellent shelling percentage. It’s adaptable to a wide range of regions and is ideal for silage and green mealies. SC 727 has great standing ability and tolerates plant populations up to 55,000 plants/ha, making it a robust choice for high-performance farming.