Product Description
SC 555 is a white, hard dent maize variety which falls in the ‘early maturity’ category. Its thick ears make it an excellent choice for green mealies
Product Characteristics
Days to Maturity : 127 – 130 days
Plant Population: 55 000 plants/ha
Yield Potential: 10 – 12 t/ha (200 – 255 x 50Kg bags/ha)
Good Tolerance: Grey Leaf Spot, Northern Corn Leaf Spot, Diplodia and Fusarium
Uses: Summer grain, cattle stover, winter maize and winter silage
For grain production, SC 555 is recommended for regions II, III and IV
For green maize, SC 555 can be grown throughout the country