Commercial growers value CP 555 for its exceptional 90–95% germination rate and deep, heavy orange-yellow kernels. Boasting long, fat cobs with 18–22 kernel rows and flawless tip-filling, it secures a massive yield potential of 30–40 quintals per acre. Backed by excellent stalk strength and advanced resistance to late wilt and leaf blights, it guarantees a stable, premium-grade harvest.
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Specification / Details |
| Brand / Manufacturer |
C.P. Seeds (India) Pvt. Ltd. |
| Variety |
CP 555 F1 Hybrid Maize (Makka) |
| Maturity Duration |
Medium Maturity: 105 – 115 Days after sowing |
| Germination Rate |
90% – 95% (Highly reliable field emergence) |
| Expected Yield |
30 – 40 Quintals per Acre (Under standard management) |
| Cob Architecture |
18–22 rows per cob | 40–42 grains per row |
| Grain Type & Quality |
Deep, large kernels with an attractive orange-yellow color |
| Plant Attributes |
Robust stalk quality, semi-erect architecture, dark green "stay-green" leaves |
| Disease Tolerance |
Strong field tolerance to Late Wilt, Downy Mildew, and Leaf Blight |
| Recommended Seed Rate |
8kg per Acre |