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HIMALAYA 1001 — Hybrid Maize Seeds
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Maize (Corn) · 115–120 Days (Kharif Season)

HIMALAYA 1001 — Hybrid Maize Seeds

Flagship commercial hybrid maize with uniform cobs, orange-yellow flint grains and high shelling percentage

Duration

115–120 Days (Kharif Season)

Seed Rate

7–8 kg / Acre (Ridge & Furrow Sowing)

Potential Yield

38–46 Quintals/Acre (43.5 Qt/Acre achieved)

Disease Shield

Resistant to Turcicum Blight, Maydis Blight, Common Rust & Stalk Rot

Quantity (Bags):
1
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Seed Bags Req.

6 Bags

Expected Yield

114–132 Quintals

Agronomic Characteristics & Growth Habit

Tailored for Indian agricultural environments, optimizing photosynthetic efficiency and harvest index.

Duration

115–120 Days (Kharif Season)

From nursery sowing / direct seed emergence to desiccation

Recommended Spacing

60 cm × 20 cm

Maintains optimal hill density and canopy ventilation

Grain / Cob Quality

Attractive Deep Orange-Yellow Flint Grains (16–18 Rows)

High Test Weight (78–80 kg/hL) & Shelling >85%

Soil Adaptability

Deep well-drained loams, fertile alluvial soils, and black cotton soils

Performs consistently across Indian states

Target Season

Kharif, Rabi & Spring

Suitable for monsoon main crop and post-monsoon cycles

Disease Shield

Resistant to Turcicum Blight, Maydis Blight, Common Rust & Stalk Rot

Reduces pesticide expenditure and crop loss

Packaging Specification

4 kg

Moisture-proof factory sealed bag

Key Field Advantages for Growers:

  • High-yielding hybrid maize variety with medium maturity and strong standability
  • Attractive orange grains with wide adaptability across Kharif, Rabi, and Spring seasons
  • Long, uniform cylindrical cobs with complete grain filling right up to the cob tip
  • Exceptional stay-green foliage preserves photosynthetic efficiency until harvest
  • Tight, robust husk cover provides maximum natural barrier against ear rots, borers, and bird damage
  • Deep root anchorage and stout, sturdy stalk offering superior resistance against lodging