Oba Super 6 Hybrid Maize Seed 2kg (Pro-Vitamin A) – Premier Seeds

Oba Super 6 is a single-cross hybrid maize from Premier Seeds. It gives yellow flint grain biofortified with pro-vitamin A, so it adds food value as well as yield. It matures in about 100-105 days, with mid-silking at around 60 days. It is adapted to the southern and northern Guinea savanna and Sudan savanna, tolerates dry spells and low soil nitrogen, and responds well to good fertilizer and weed control. It suits commercial and smallholder maize farmers.

Product details

• Crop: Maize
• Variety: Oba Super 6
• Type: Hybrid F1 (single cross), yellow flint, pro-vitamin A
• Maturity: About 100-105 days
• Pack size: 2kg
• Seed rate: 15-20 kg per hectare
• Best for: Rainfed farms in the Guinea and Sudan savannas
• Brand/maker: Premier Seeds

How to plant

• Plant when the rains are steady (May to July in the north; April to May or for the late season in the south).
• Sow 1 seed per hole at 25 cm within the row and 75 cm between rows.
• A 2kg pack plants roughly 0.1-0.13 hectare (about a quarter to a third of an acre) at 15-20 kg per hectare.
• Plant about 3-5 cm deep into moist soil.

Care after planting

• First fertilizer: about 2 weeks after planting, apply NPK 15:15:15 at 8 bags (50kg) per hectare. Place it 5-7 cm from the plant and cover it about 3 cm deep.
• Top-dress: apply urea at 3 bags per hectare at 4-6 weeks after planting.
• Weed early and keep the farm weed-free, especially in the first 6 weeks.
• Harvest when the husks are dry and the grain is hard.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2kg packs of Oba Super 6 do I need for one hectare?
At the seed rate of 15-20 kg per hectare, you need about 8 to 10 packs of 2kg.

Can I replant grain from my Oba Super 6 harvest?
No. It is an F1 hybrid. Grain saved from the harvest will give uneven plants and lower yield. Buy fresh seed each season.

Is Oba Super 6 good for the north?
Yes. It is adapted to the northern Guinea and Sudan savannas and tolerates dry spells, but plant only when the rains are well established.

What makes Oba Super 6 different from white maize?
It is a yellow maize biofortified with pro-vitamin A, which the body turns into vitamin A. It is good for food, pap and feed.

Delivery

We deliver across Nigeria. Orders within Oyo State of ₦200,000 and above ship free, or you can pick up from our store. Need advice on the right product or quantity? WhatsApp us on 0810 845 2311.