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SC Punda Milia 53 Maize Variety 

SC Punda Milia 53 is a high-performing, early-maturing white maize hybrid variety that offers outstanding disease resistance, superior standability, and excellent drought tolerance. It is ideal for farmers looking for a reliable maize variety that delivers both high grain yield and excellent silage quality.

Key Product Characteristics 

1. Early Maturing White Hybrid

• SC Punda Milia 53 is classified as an early-maturing maize hybrid, meaning it reaches physiological maturity faster than conventional varieties.
• It is suitable for areas with short rainfall seasons or unpredictable weather patterns.
• The shorter maturity cycle allows farmers to plant multiple crops per year or engage in rotational farming.

2. Excellent Drought Tolerance

• This variety is bred to withstand prolonged dry periods, making it ideal for regions with erratic rainfall.
• It efficiently utilizes available moisture to ensure optimal growth and grain filling even in suboptimal conditions.
• Drought tolerance minimizes the risk of crop failure, ensuring better food security and economic returns for farmers.

3. Good Tolerance to Grey Leaf Spot (GLS)

• Grey Leaf Spot is a fungal disease that affects maize leaves, reducing photosynthesis and ultimately impacting yield.
• SC Punda Milia 53 exhibits strong resistance to this disease, meaning it can maintain its productivity even in areas prone to GLS infections.
• Reduced disease susceptibility leads to lower pesticide costs and less management effort.

4. Very Good for Silage Production

• This variety produces large biomass with excellent digestibility, making it ideal for silage production.
• High-quality silage ensures better nutrition for livestock, improving milk and meat production.
• The well-balanced leaf-to-stalk ratio enhances the nutritional value of silage.

5. Good Grain Texture with Good Tip Cover

• The kernels of SC Punda Milia 53 have a firm texture, ensuring durability during harvesting, shelling, and storage.
• Well-developed tip cover protects the grain from pests, diseases, and excessive moisture, reducing post-harvest losses.
• The grain quality makes it suitable for milling into flour or other commercial purposes.

6. Good Standability

• This variety has strong stalks and root systems that provide excellent standability, reducing the risk of lodging (falling over).
• Good standability ensures easier mechanized harvesting, reducing labor costs and post-harvest losses.
• It withstands strong winds and heavy rains better than weaker varieties.

7. High Yield Potential (38-43 Bags per Acre)

• Under optimal conditions, SC Punda Milia 53 can produce between 38 to 43 bags of 90 kg per acre.
• This high yield potential ensures profitability for commercial maize farmers.
• Proper agronomic practices such as timely planting, fertilization, and weed control can help achieve maximum yields.

Why Choose SC Punda Milia 53?

✅ Reliable early maturity – harvest sooner and reduce climate-related risks.
✅ Strong disease resistance – especially against Grey Leaf Spot.
✅ Drought tolerance – ideal for areas with limited rainfall.
✅ Dual-purpose use – excellent for both grain and silage production.
✅ High yield potential – ensures maximum productivity and profitability.
✅ Excellent standability – minimizes lodging and eases harvesting.

This variety is a great choice for farmers looking to maximize returns while minimizing production risks. Proper crop management, including adequate fertilization, weed control, and pest management, will ensure optimal performance of SC Punda Milia 53.