- Harvest Time / Maturity – Approximate maturity is about 150‑165 days under favorable highland conditions.
- Yield Potential – Estimates are about 48‑53 (90 kg) bags per acre in high potential areas.
- Grain Quality & Type – White maize, described as having “legendary tasty green mealie” quality and long shelf life. Semi‑flint / flint grain texture mentioned in some sources .
- Disease Tolerance / Resistance – Good tolerance to Maize Streak Virus; some resistance/tolerance to grey leaf spot.
- Plant Traits – Long attractive cobs, good tip cover to protect kernels, very tall plant stature noted, uniformity reasonably better than some “very tall highland” types.
- Adapted Zones – Medium to high altitudes, with variable rainfall regimes. Suited for highland agro‑climates.
HBM TEMBO 73
Tall Highland
Medium‑Altitude Performer
Good Yield & Disease Tolerance
| Size | 2kg |
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