HBM WS 508

HBM WS 508

Key Benefits

High yield potential: 32–36 bags per acre under good agronomy practices
Good disease tolerance: tolerance to MSV, GLS, blight
Tolerance to stress & low nitrogen: performs under less‑than‑ideal soil fertility conditions
Strong green stems: stems remain robust and can be used for fodder or stover
Large flint kernels: good market appeal and possibly better resistance to bird damage
Matures in 5 months : allowing flexibility in planting in longer season environments

It is a hybrid maize seed variety from Western Seed, designed for transitional and mid‑altitude zones, offering strong yield potential and resilience under moderate stress conditions.

When to Use It

In transitional / mid‑altitude zones
Where rainfall lasts 3 to 4 months
In regions with moderate disease pressure particularly MSV, GLS and leaf blight
In fields where stress (drought, low nitrogen) tolerance is important
When farmers want both grain and possible use of stems / fodder (strong green stems)
In seasons where growers can allow longer maturity (140–160 days)