SC 719 – Njobvu. SC 719 Njobvu is a late-maturing maize hybrid that reaches maturity in approximately 158 days. It produces white, semi-dent grain and has a yield potential of 12 tonnes per hectare, equivalent to approximately 250 × 50 kg bags. It has tolerance to GLS, NCLB and MSV. Uses include summer grain, cattle stover and silage.
Maize
SC 719 – Njobvu
Late drought-tolerant maize hybrid for Malawi.
Product Overview
About SC 719 – Njobvu
Why choose this variety?
Late drought-tolerant maize hybrid for Malawi.
Technical profile
Variety specifications
- Local / Commercial Name
- Njobvu
- Maturity Band
- Late
- Maturity Period
- 155 days
- Potential Yield
- 12 t/ha
- 50 kg Bag Equivalent
- 250 × 50 kg
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
- Grain / Seed Characteristics
- White hard dent
- Disease / Tolerance Traits
- GLS, NCLB, MSV
- Recommended Uses
- Summer grain
- Country
- Malawi
- Regions / Provinces
- Central — Malawi, Northern — Malawi, Northern & Central — Malawi
- Districts / Localities
- Chitipa — Northern, Malawi, Dedza — Central, Malawi, Dowa — Central, Malawi, Highland pockets in the Northern and Central regions — Northern & Central, Malawi, Kasungu — Central, Malawi, Lilongwe — Central, Malawi, Mchinji — Central, Malawi, Mzimba — Northern, Malawi, Ntcheu — Central, Malawi, Rumphi — Northern, Malawi
- Agro-ecological Zones
- Zone 3 — Malawi, Zone 4 — Malawi, Zone 5 — Malawi
- Rainfall Bands
- 1,100-1,800 mm — Malawi, 500-800 mm — Malawi, 750-1,200 mm — Malawi
- Drought Tolerance Rating