Egerton University: Education for the Advancement of Humanity

Wheat

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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