Early Maturing Varieties

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SC 513
ZMW125.00 – ZMW1,550.00
This is an early maturing hybrid seed (127 days), which produces thick ears with dent grain, making...
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SC 555
ZMW130.00 – ZMW1,675.00
SC 555 is a white hard dent maize variety which falls in the 'early maturity' category. Its thick...
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SeedCo has 80 years of experience in the production and supply of certified high yielding seed varieties bred in Africa for African climatic and geographic conditions.

SeedCo has maintained a strong market share among communal and commercial farmers from years of intensive investment in Research and Development.

All seed produced by Seed Co Zambia is certified by the Seed Certification and Control Institute (SCCI). Zambian farmers are assured of the highest quality seed certification suitable for the Zambian soils.

In addition to an extensive range of maize hybrid seed, Seed Co also markets seed for wheat, soya beans and vegetable varieties.

Our Seed Co maize brands are specially bred for various ecological regions across Africa, assuring farmers of the best in class quality seeds and high yields which result in bumper harvests every season.

“After a SeedCo Field Day at GART, I got interested in SC637 and I panted a 25kg in 2017. Germination was almost 99 percent; I managed to harvest 156 by 50kg bags. It produces long cobs, has good standability, is easy to harvest, has good resistance to weevils and has weight on the scale…”

Hamulekwa Hicimi, Kasavasa farmer | Zambia

“Despite the partial drought and fall army worms in 2014, SC719 was not negatively affected. The variety was able to resist the damage from the pest and exhibited tolerance to diseases such as Cob Rot and Grey Leaf Spot, producing big cobs, resulting in high yields…”

Edward Ndongani, Chipepo farmer | Zambia

“After attending a Seed Co farmer meeting, I learnt about SC 303, an ultra early maturing that is widely adopted and easy to manage. Despite it maturing early, it gives good cobs with good grains that are shinny and not easily attacked by weevils…”

Mike Malambo, Kashinga Farmer | Zambia

"I wish to plant at least 100g of C637. Thanks to SeedCo for good seed. Continue with you good service to the farmer. Together we can make our homes food secure."

Hamulekwa Hicimi, Kasavasa farmer | Zambia

“I began growing SC719 in 2014. Incidentally that season in our area was characterised by a partial drought. And one notable attribute is its ability to tolerate drought…”

Edward Ndongani, Chipepo farmer | Zambia

Early Maturing Varieties

SC 513

SC 555