Maize is one of the most important crops in Zambia. With it being a staple food, it is grown on a large scale in Zambia. In this blog post, we will discuss the best double-cobbing maize varieties in Zambia and where to find them.
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What is double cobbing?
In case you are wondering, double cobbing refers to maize varieties that yield 2 cobbs per stalk(plant), enhancing yield potential.
The best maize variety yielders in Zambia
Here are the best double cobbing maize varieties in Zambia
ZMS 606 ( Zamseed’s most popular hybrid)
One of the best double cobbing maize varieties in Zambia, the Zamseed ZMS 606 is one of the best varieties of maize in Zambia. It has a yield potential of 160 – 180 x 50kg bags per Hactre ( 8-9 Mt / Ha). Here are some of it’s characteristics:
- Semi flint white grain
- Full husk cover
- Double cobbing
- Days to maturity 125 – 130
- Good storability
DKC90-89 (Bayer Zambia)
The DKC90-89 is a medium-maturity hybrid double cobbing maize variety with a yield potential of 12MT/ Ha. Here the the characteristics of the seed:
- High and stable yielder
- Good disease tolerance
- Double cobbing
- Exceptional good grain texture (flint grain type)
- Strong stem and standing
SC 419 (SeedCo.)
SC 419 is ‘The Right Seed’ for your next season. Whether your needs are wheat rotation, small-scale production under irrigation for green maize on the cob, or large-scale dryland grain production, SC 419 is your answer with its amazing characteristics.
- SC 419 offers outstanding high-yielding potential, with averages of 9,5 tonnes per hectare (19 x 50 kg bags)
- It matures quickly – 120 to 125
- SC 419 shows a very good tolerance against leaf and cob rot diseases.
Conclusion
So far, we have reviewed the best-performing double cobbing maize varieties in Zambia. Choosing the right seed for your farming can secure and save you from lots of trouble. By doing so, you increase the chances of attaining high yields.