Dhaanya DMH 8255 Gold is a hybrid maize variety from Dhaanya Seeds, Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise. It is developed for farmers looking for dependable maize performance, particularly under conditions where moisture stress can affect crop growth and productivity.
DMH 8255 Gold produces heavy and uniform cobs with an excellent husk cover and attractive bold orange-yellow flint-type grains. The hybrid combines strong stalk strength with good standability and a stay-green plant characteristic, which can also provide useful post-harvest fodder for livestock.
With an approximate Kharif crop duration of 115–120 days and suitability for medium to high crop management conditions, DMH 8255 Gold is a strong option for commercial maize cultivation under appropriate soil, climatic and agronomic conditions.
Recommended Plant Population: Approx. 26,000 Plants per Acre
Management Suitability: Medium to High Management Conditions
Key Features
Hybrid maize variety suitable for commercial crop production.
Advanced tolerance to drought and moisture stress conditions.
Produces heavy and highly uniform maize cobs.
Excellent husk cover provides good cob protection.
Bold and attractive orange-yellow flint-type grains.
Strong stalks provide good crop standability.
Good lodging resistance under suitable field conditions.
Stay-green crop characteristic provides additional fodder value after harvest.
Suitable for medium to high crop management systems.
Approximate maturity period of 115–120 days during Kharif cultivation.
Uses
Suitable for commercial maize grain production.
Recommended for Kharif and rainy-season maize cultivation.
Suitable for areas where periodic moisture stress may occur.
Useful for farmers seeking bold orange-yellow maize grains.
Stay-green plant material can provide useful post-harvest livestock fodder.
Drought & Moisture Stress Tolerance
One of the important characteristics of DMH 8255 Gold is its tolerance to drought and moisture stress. This characteristic makes the hybrid a useful option for maize-growing areas where rainfall distribution or irrigation availability may be inconsistent.
For optimum crop performance, adequate moisture should still be maintained during critical crop stages whenever possible.
Cob Characteristics
Cob Development: Heavy and Uniform
Husk Cover: Tight and Excellent
Grain Filling: Suitable for productive grain cultivation
Commercial Appearance: Attractive and uniform produce characteristics
Grain Characteristics
Grain Colour: Premium Orange-Yellow
Grain Type: Flint Type
Grain Size: Bold
Appearance: Attractive commercial grain quality
Strong Stalk & Standability
DMH 8255 Gold develops strong stalks that provide good crop standability. Its lodging-resistant plant structure helps the crop remain upright under suitable growing and field management conditions.
Stay-Green Characteristic
The hybrid has a distinct stay-green plant characteristic, helping the crop retain greener vegetative material for a longer period. This feature can provide useful post-harvest plant biomass for livestock fodder in addition to grain production.
Crop Duration
During Kharif or rainy-season cultivation, DMH 8255 Gold has an approximate crop duration of 115–120 days.
Actual maturity may vary depending on sowing date, location, temperature, rainfall, soil type, irrigation and overall crop management.
Recommended Plant Population
For optimum yield performance, an approximate plant population of 26,000 plants per acre may be maintained under suitable cultivation conditions.
Exact seed rate and spacing should be selected according to the instructions printed on the original seed packet and local agronomic recommendations.
Management Suitability
DMH 8255 Gold is well suited to medium and high crop management conditions. Balanced nutrition, proper plant population, timely irrigation and efficient weed and pest management can help the crop express its yield potential.
Sowing & Growing Information
Prepare a well-drained and properly cultivated field before sowing.
Sow during the recommended maize planting period for your region.
Use seeds from the original sealed package.
Maintain the recommended plant population and spacing.
Ensure adequate moisture during germination and early crop establishment.
Apply fertilizers according to soil fertility and crop requirements.
Provide timely irrigation during important growth stages whenever required.
Control weeds during the critical early crop growth period.
Monitor the crop regularly for pests and diseases.
Always follow the cultivation instructions provided on the original product packet.
Benefits
Reliable option for moisture-stress-prone maize-growing conditions.
Heavy and uniform cob development.
Bold orange-yellow grains with attractive appearance.
Suitable for productive commercial maize cultivation.
Crop Management Tips
Maintain uniform plant population throughout the field.
Follow balanced nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and micronutrient management.
Avoid prolonged waterlogging in the field.
Maintain adequate moisture during flowering, silking and grain-filling stages.
Keep the field free from severe weed competition.
Monitor regularly for insect pests and diseases.
Follow regional agricultural recommendations for optimum crop performance.
Storage Instructions
Store the seed packet in a cool and dry place.
Keep away from direct sunlight, heat and excessive moisture.
Keep the original package properly sealed until sowing.
Protect the seeds from rodents and other storage pests.
Keep away from children, animals, food and animal feed.
Important Note
Crop duration, drought tolerance, plant population, grain quality, fodder value and yield performance can vary depending on soil fertility, rainfall, temperature, irrigation, sowing time, crop nutrition and other field management practices. Always follow the sowing and cultivation recommendations printed on the original Dhaanya Seeds packet.
