Teemeer 02 is a premium high-yielding hybrid cultivar with superior performance that offers plant vigour, pest and tolerance to help farmers meet the demands of modern agricultural markets. The cultivar is distributed in partnership between Big Stars Feed Ltd, Ghana and Fieldnest Agritech, India-Hyderabad.

Teemeer 02 has been certified by the National Varietal Release and Registration Committee (NVRRC), Ghana and meets international quality standards, PPRSD and CSRI.

• Plant height: medium (180cm-200cm)

• Ear length: (18cm-20cm)

• Grain colour: Yellow

• Moisture content: (9%-13%)

• Ecology: Teemeer 02 is suitable for cultivation across all the West Africa cropping regions. Highly adaptable to all soil and climatic conditions (waterlogged).

1. Yield potential: >10 tons per hector (i.e. > 4.5 tons per acre)

2. Maturity:  75-80 days to fresh fruit and 110 days to harvest

3. Adaptability:

   • Soil type: Suitable for various soil types and irrigated farming conditions.

   • Disease/ pest resistance: Resistant to common maize diseases and pests, including leaf blight and rust.

   • Improved nutrient use efficiency: farmers can achieve higher productivity with more input

4. Grain quality: High starch content, for maize-based cuisines and livestock feed.