Tvesha (Hybrid Maize) - DX White
White-grain hybrid maize suitable for dual-purpose use in grain and feed value chains. Offers strong plant stand and good response to scientific crop management.
Key Features
- Critical moisture period is tasseling to silking
- Avoid moisture stress during grain filling
- Uniform spacing improves cob size and yield stability
- Timely nitrogen split boosts productivity
Growing Information
Growing Conditions
Best performance in warm climates (20-32 C), with fertile, well-drained loam soils and pH around 5.5-7.5.
Yield Estimates
Potential grain yield under good management is generally in the range of 8-11 t/ha.
Packaging & Usage
Typical seed rate: 18-25 kg/ha depending on target plant population and season.
Key Points
Key Points
- Critical moisture period is tasseling to silking
- Avoid moisture stress during grain filling
- Uniform spacing improves cob size and yield stability
- Timely nitrogen split boosts productivity
Agronomy & Management
Soil
Deep, well-drained soils with good organic matter are ideal.
Water & Irrigation
Irrigate at knee-high, tasseling/silking and grain-filling stages for best results.
Sowing
Preparation
2-3 ploughings followed by leveling and basal fertilization.
Sowing Depth
4-6 cm.
Spacing
60-75 cm rows and 18-25 cm between plants.
Sowing Methods
- •Line sowing with seed drill
- •Ridge sowing in heavy soils
Sowing Time
Seed Rate
18-25 kg/ha
Harvesting
Harvest when cobs reach physiological maturity and grain moisture is around 20-25%.
Post-Cutting Activities
Dry cobs/grain to safe moisture before storage.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced NPK as per soil test; split N at basal, knee-high and pre-tasseling.
Weed Control
Keep weed-free during first 30-40 days using pre-emergence + interculture.
Pest & Disease Management
Monitor fall armyworm and stem borer; apply IPM practices and recommended sprays when required.
