Botswana: SC 419 (KGABO) is a very-early-maturing white, hard-dent maize hybrid that reaches physiological maturity in approximately 128 days. It has a yield potential of up to 8 tonnes per hectare and is described as the highest-yielding hybrid within its 400-series category in the Botswana catalogue. SC 419 has excellent heat and drought tolerance, including a drought-escape characteristic when grown in low-rainfall areas. It has excellent tolerance to major maize diseases, moderate tolerance to Grey Leaf Spot, good stay-green characteristics and excellent standability. Its fast dry-down rate and maturity profile also make it suitable for short rotations and double-cropping systems.
Malawi: SC 419 Kanyani is a very-early maize hybrid maturing in approximately 90 days. It produces white, dent grain and has a yield potential of 8 tonnes per hectare, equivalent to approximately 160 × 50 kg bags. It has tolerance to GLS and NCLB. Uses include summer grain, cattle stover and winter green mealie. It is matched to Zones 2, 3 and 4.
Nigeria: SC 419 is an early-maturing white maize variety with a maturity period of approximately 85-90 days. It produces white, dent grain and has a yield potential of approximately 9 tonnes per hectare. It is adapted to Forest and Savanna ecologies. SC 419 is a climate-smart, multipurpose, stress-tolerant white maize variety. Its recommended seed rate is 25 kg per hectare.
Zambia: SC 419 is a very-early-maturing white maize variety that matures in approximately 125-128 days. It produces white, semi-dent grain and has a yield potential of 9-11 tonnes per hectare, equivalent to approximately 180-200 × 50 kg bags. It has tolerance to Grey Leaf Spot and Northern Corn Leaf Spot, with good tolerance to Diplodia and Fusarium. SC 419 has very good drought tolerance and very good standability. It is a versatile variety suitable for summer grain, cattle stover, summer silage and winter silage.