Description
Seed Co Maize Seeds
This Seed Co product is a late maturity maize hybrid seeds with many desirable characteristics for profitable and bountiful production.

It is packaged in 2kg bags.

 
Seed Co Maize Seeds: Product characteristics

This maize seed variety is resistant to many diseases affecting maize plantation.
It possesses white grain with semi dent characteristics.
They are packaged in 2 kg bags.

High grain yield, tolerant to Maize Streak Virus and grey leaf spot.
White grain with semi dent characteristics.
Late maturing variety  (135 – 150 days).
High yielder 5-6 tons per hectare
Tall and large plant structure, late maturity, excellent lodging tolerance, early vigour, and high grain yield make it an ideal choice for Sillage.
Resistance to Gray Leaf Spot Maize Streak Viruses (MSV) and Mottle Viruses.
Outstanding tolerance to  Northern Corn Leaf Spot and Phaeosphaerial Leaf  Spot disease.
Excellent resistance to both stalk and root lodging.

 
Health Benefits of Maize

The high amount of fibre present in corn helps lower cholesterol levels and also reduces the risk of colon cancer.
Corn, if consumed in moderate quantities, has been seen to be beneficial for those suffering from diabetes.
Being rich in folate, corn helps the generation of new cells, especially important before and during pregnancy.
Those suffering from anaemia have shown positive effects after consuming corn.
The pantothenic acid present in corn helps the physiological functions of the body.
Owing to the presence of thiamin, corn has been said to help in the metabolism of carbohydrates.
Corn has been found to be helpful in treating kidney problems, including renal dysfunction.
Regular consumption of corn, in moderate quantities, has been associated with better cardiovascular health.
The beta-cryptoxanthin in corn makes it good for the health of the lungs cryptoxanthin and may even help prevent lung cancer.
The insoluble fibre in corn makes it good for those suffering from common digestive ailments, like constipation and hemorrhoids.