Seed Wheat
Kenya Seed Company produces several varieties of Hibred wheat Seed suitable for each Agro ecological zone. Whereas some varieties are suitable for all altitudes, others thrive well in designated altitudinal range. The Company has put in place elaborate marketing strategies to promote use of Hibred Certified seeds which are not only higher yielding but free from weeds such as wild oats. Our seeds are also treated with cooper for copper deficient areas of Nakuru and Narok districts.
Hybrid Seed Wheat Variety | Altitude (M) | Seed rate kgs/hect. | Days to maturity at 2100M | Average Yield at 90kgs/Hect. | | Kenya Fahari | 1800- 2400 | 125 | 122 | 37 | | Kenya Kongoni | 1800-2700 | 125 | 128 | 40 | | Kenya Mbuni | All Altitudes | 125 | 130 | 40 | | Kenya Nyangumi | 1800-2400 | 125 | 130 | 37 | | Kenya Popo | All Altitudes | 125 | 135 | 37 | | Kenya Kwale | All Altitudes | 125 | 145 | 37 | | Kenya Tembo | All Altitudes | 125 | 128 | 34 | | Kenya Chiriki | All Altitudes | 125 | 130 | 33 | | Kenya Pasa | All Altitudes | 125 | 132 | 32 | | Kenya Paka | 1800-2450 | 125 | 120 | 33 | | Kenya Nungu | 1800-2400 | 125 | 122 | 34 | | KS Mwamba | 2500-2800 | 125 | 125 | 42 | | Ngamia | 1800-2400 | 125 | 114 | 28 | | Duma | 1800-2400 | 125 | 107 | 28 |
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