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Crop Variety Details for Maize - CPS 6

ES Code 419:2012
Registered Variety Name CPS 6
Variety Released in Issue No. 20
Common Name Maize - CPS 6
Scientific Name CPS 6
Released For (yield, drought, pest resistance...) Yield
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Variety Image No Image
Altitude (m.a.s.l) 1500-1800
Rainfall (mm) 1000-1200
Soil Type Cambisols
Nutritional Merit Carbohydrate
Year of Release Jan. 1, 2017
Breeder Seed Maintainer CPP SEEDS PLC
Planting Method Row
Seed Rate (kg/ha) 25-30
Planting Dates April-May, but depends on the onset of rain
P2O5 Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha) 46
N Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha) 64
Days to Heading 54 days in low land 65-75 days mid to high land
Days to Maturity 150
Panicle Length (cm) 100
1000 Seed Weight (g) 350-360
Seed Color Yellow
Flower Color None
Leaf Arrangement Not mentioned
Crop Pest Reaction Not mentioned
On Farm Yield Amount (qt/ha) -
On station Yield Amount (qt/ha) 75
Variety Status Area of adaptation: Mid altitude sub agro-ecology.
Variety Source Imported
National Maize - CPS 6  Breeder Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Maize - CPS 6 Prebasic Seed stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Maize - CPS 6  Basic Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Maize - CPS 6  Certified Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail