Lake 601

Lake Agriculture LAKE 601 – Medium-Maturing White Flint Maize for Africans
LAKE 601 is a high-yielding, GMO-free hybrid maize from Lake Agriculture, delivering strong medium maturity and exceptional adaptability across African agro-ecologies. Flowering at around 72 days and ready to harvest at 140 days, it produces uniform white flint grains with a yield potential of up to 9 t/ha, making it ideal for food and feed markets.

Developed to perform in diverse environments, LAKE 601 tolerates acidic soils, resists Striga, and demonstrates excellent nitrogen-use efficiency for stable production even under challenging conditions.

Key Features:
• Medium maturity with predictable flowering (72 days) and harvest (140 days).
• GMO-free hybrid with white flint grains ideal for food and feed.
• High yield potential of up to 9 t/ha under optimal management.
• Broad adaptability to lowlands, mid-altitude, and highlands.
• Tolerance to acidic soils and resistance to Striga infestation.

Variety Specifications:
• Hybrid Type: LAKE 601
• Grain Type: White flint
• Flowering: ≈72 days
• Harvest Maturity: ≈140 days
• Yield Potential: ~9 t/ha
• GMO Status: Non-GMO

Growing Recommendations:
• Suitable for hot, humid, mid-altitude, and wet highland regions.
• Plant with Eco-T® for enhanced root health and rhizosphere resilience.
• Recommended planting density: Follow local agronomic guidelines for hybrids.
• Apply balanced fertilisation to maximise nitrogen-use efficiency.
• Effective weed and Striga management improves yield stability.
• Not for human or animal consumption prior to proper harvest and drying.