SC 618 (18C2450)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-25-210

Variety Name: SC 618

Original Name: 18C2450

Outstanding Characteristics: Medium maturity, good standability, husk cover and high grain yield. (10.6t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Guinea and Sudan Savannah ecologies

Origin/Source: Seed Co Ltd., Zimbabwe

Developing Institute: Seed Co Ltd., Zimbabwe; IAR, Samaru, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: G. Mabuyaye, T. Kusada, V.O. Oladipo, M. Oyekunle, A. Chikoshana, A. Sani, R. Ogoyi & E. Ajeh

Potential Yield (t/ha): 10.6

Year of Release: 2025

Year of Registration: 2025