Navya (Hybrid Maize) - SX Yellow 9081 Bayer
Yellow grain hybrid maize segment entry with strong adaptation and high-yield orientation under scientific crop management.
Key Features
- Yield: 4-6 tonnes of grain per hectare
- Orange-colored, round and attractive grains for better market price
- Timely sowing improves stand and yield stability
- Moisture management around tasseling and silking is critical
- Split nitrogen supports better cob filling
- Early weed control protects yield potential
Growing Information
Growing Conditions
Best in warm climates with fertile, well-drained soils (pH 5.5-7.5).
Yield Estimates
Grain yield 4-6 tonnes per hectare under recommended agronomy.
Packaging & Usage
Seed rate around 18-25 kg/ha depending on spacing and season.
Key Points
Key Points
- Yield: 4-6 tonnes of grain per hectare
- Orange-colored, round and attractive grains for better market price
- Timely sowing improves stand and yield stability
- Moisture management around tasseling and silking is critical
- Split nitrogen supports better cob filling
- Early weed control protects yield potential
Agronomy & Management
Soil
Deep, well-drained loam soils with good fertility are preferred.
Water & Irrigation
Irrigate at critical stages: knee-high, tasseling/silking and grain fill.
Sowing
Preparation
Fine seedbed, basal manure and fertilizer application before sowing.
Sowing Depth
4-6 cm.
Spacing
60-75 cm rows with 18-25 cm plant spacing.
Sowing Methods
- •Line sowing
- •Ridge sowing in heavier soils
Sowing Time
Seed Rate
18-25 kg/ha
Harvesting
Harvest when physiological maturity is achieved and grains are hard.
Post-Cutting Activities
Dry grain to safe moisture for storage.
Fertilizer
Use soil-test based NPK; split nitrogen in 2-3 doses.
Weed Control
Maintain weed-free crop up to 35-40 DAS.
Pest & Disease Management
Monitor for fall armyworm and stem borer; adopt IPM and recommended controls.
