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DE 222_yellow_maize
DE 222 – Prolific, stable, and tough in drought.
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DE 222

Looking for a maize hybrid that stands strong in dry conditions? DE 222 is a yellow maize hybrid with excellent drought tolerance and the ability to keep producing even in tough years. It did so well in the national cultivar trials, it ranked second overall!


This hybrid is prolific, giving you more cobs per plant, especially when planted at lower populations—perfect for ensuring consistent yields during dry spells.

Key Characteristics

  • ±72 days to flowering
  • ±128 days to maturity
  • High prolificacy
  • Excellent performance at lower plant populations
  • Short plant with small tillers
  • Outstanding grain quality
  • Dark yellow, hard round kernels
  • Recommended across South Africa
  • Best planted early in Eastern regions
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