Botswana: SC 608 (TAU) is a medium-maturing yellow maize hybrid that reaches physiological maturity in approximately 128 days, with green mealie at 98 days, silage at 113 days and grain harvest at approximately 148 days. It has a high yield potential of up to 12 tonnes per hectare. SC 608 has good heat and drought tolerance, moderate tolerance to Maize Streak Virus, good tolerance to Grey Leaf Spot and cob diseases, and very good standability. It is particularly suitable for livestock feed, yellow-grain production, green mealies and silage, making it a versatile option for mixed farming systems.
Zambia: SC 608 is a medium-maturing yellow maize variety, reaching maturity in approximately 130-136 days. It produces yellow, dent grain and has a yield potential of 12-13 tonnes per hectare, equivalent to approximately 240-260 × 50 kg bags. It has tolerance to Grey Leaf Spot and Northern Corn Leaf Spot and good tolerance to Diplodia and Fusarium. Its drought tolerance and standability are both rated moderate. SC 608 is highly versatile in terms of use and can be grown for summer grain and silage, cattle stover, winter green maize and winter silage.