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MHOFU

MHOFU

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MHOFU is a broad-leafed determinate soybean variety specifically bred for grain production. It is suitable for high, middle and lowveld areas and matures in up to 126 days with good pod clearance from the ground. This variety shows moderate levels of resistance to leaf spot, red leaf blotch and bacterial blight, making it a reliable choice for various growing conditions.

Key Features

  • Bred for grain production
  • Good pod clearance from ground
  • Moderate resistance to leaf spot, red leaf blotch and bacterial blight
  • Suitable for Highveld, Middleveld and Lowveld
  • Consistent high yields

Maturity Period

126 days

Yield Potential

3-4 t/ha

Suitable Regions

Highveld, Middleveld, Lowveld

Category

soybeans

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Soybean Growing Recommendations

Planting Guidelines for Soybeans

  • •Optimal planting time: November to December
  • •Planting depth: 2-4 cm
  • •Row spacing: 45-60 cm
  • •Plant spacing: 5-10 cm within rows
  • •Seeding rate: 80-100 kg/ha

Soil & Fertilizer Requirements

  • •Prefers well-drained loamy soils
  • •Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8
  • •Basal fertilizer: Compound D (200-300 kg/ha)
  • •Inoculate seeds with rhizobium for nitrogen fixation
  • •Phosphorus is critical for good nodulation

Disease Management

  • •Rotate crops to prevent disease buildup
  • •Use certified disease-free seeds
  • •Monitor regularly for red leaf blotch and frog-eye leaf spot
  • •Apply fungicides preventatively during flowering

Harvest & Post-Harvest

  • •Harvest when 95% of pods have turned brown
  • •Harvest at 15-18% moisture content
  • •Dry immediately to 12% moisture for storage
  • •Store in clean, dry conditions to maintain quality

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BIMHA

Determinate broad-leafed soybean variety with high yields and excellent disease resistance.