Specific Characters of Varieties HSF-240

HSF-240 was derived from an open pollinated cross of CP-43-33, collected from Habib Sugar Mills Nawab Shah, Sindh Pakistan. HSF-240 was released for commercial cultivation in 2002. The variety has a moderate population of mediumsized stalks with good stubbling ability. HSF-240 is considered to be a mid-maturing
variety with excellent stalk density that provides for superior cane yields. The variety is resistant to red rot, susceptible to whip smut and non-lodging.