Description

Hybrid Sweetcorn Seeds

We offer two varieties of Hybrid Sweetcorn Seeds which are products manufactured by Pacific Seed.

• The two varieties, Hi-Brix 3 and Hi-Brix 59 are premium sweetcorn variants with excellent characteristics for profitable maize production.

Characteristic of Hi-Brix 3

1. Average yield with husk: 23,244kg/ha
2. Average yield de-husk:15,956 kg/ha
3. Silking date: 48-50 days
4. Plant height: 195 cm.
5. Ear height: 100 cm.
6. Day to harvest after silking: 18days
7. Day to harvest after planting: 65-70 days
8. Silk color: White
9. Taste: Excellent
10. Sweetness: Excellent
11. Tenderness: Very good
12. Kernel color: Yellow
13. Number of kernel rows: 16-18 rows
14. Ear length: 20-22 cm.
15. Ear diameter: 5.5-6 cm.
16. NCLB resistance: susceptible

Characteristic of Hi-Brix 59

1. Average yield with husk: 20,306 kg/ha
2. Average yield de-husk: 14,400 kg/ha
3. Silking date: 50-55 days
4. Plant height: 200 cm.
5. Ear height: 100 cm.
6. Day to harvest after silking: 18-20 days
7. Day to harvest after planting: 70 -75 days
8. Silk color: White
9. Taste: Excellent
10. Sweetness: Excellent
11. Tenderness: Very Good
12. Kernel color: Yellow
13. Number of kernel rows: 16-18 rows
14. Ear length: 19-20 cm.
15. Ear diameter: 5.0-5.5 cm.
16. NCLB resistance: Tolerant

Health Benefits of Corn

• 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.