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SC 419 – Kanyani

Very early drought-tolerant maize hybrid for Malawi.

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About SC 419 – Kanyani

Why choose this variety?

Very early drought-tolerant maize hybrid for Malawi.

SC 419 – Kanyani. 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.

Technical profile

Variety specifications

Local / Commercial Name
Kanyani
Maturity Band
Very early
Maturity Period
90 days
Potential Yield
8 t/ha
50 kg Bag Equivalent
160 × 50 kg
Drought Tolerance
Yes
Grain / Seed Characteristics
White dent
Disease / Tolerance Traits
GLS, NCLB, MSV
Recommended Uses
Summer/winter grain & green mealie
Country
Malawi
Regions / Provinces
Central — Malawi, Northern — Malawi, Southern — Malawi
Districts / Localities
Balaka — Southern, Malawi, Blantyre — Southern, Malawi, Chikwawa — Southern, Malawi, Chiradzulu — Southern, Malawi, Chitipa — Northern, Malawi, Dedza — Central, Malawi, Dowa — Central, Malawi, Karonga — Northern, Malawi, Kasungu — Central, Malawi, Likoma — Central, Malawi, Lilongwe — Central, Malawi, Machinga — Southern, Malawi, Mangochi — Southern, Malawi, Mchinji — Central, Malawi, Mulanje — Southern, Malawi, Mwanza — Southern, Malawi, Mzimba — Northern, Malawi, Neno — Southern, Malawi, Nkhata Bay — Northern, Malawi, Nkhotakota — Central, Malawi, Nsanje — Southern, Malawi, Ntcheu — Central, Malawi, Phalombe — Southern, Malawi, Rumphi — Northern, Malawi, Salima — Central, Malawi, Thyolo — Southern, Malawi, Zomba — Southern, Malawi
Agro-ecological Zones
Zone 2 — Malawi, Zone 3 — Malawi, Zone 4 — Malawi
Rainfall Bands
250-500 mm — Malawi, 500-800 mm — Malawi, 750-1,200 mm — Malawi
Drought Tolerance Rating
4 / 5