Highland Maize Varieties in Kenya | High-Yield Hybrid Seeds
Description
Highland Maize Varieties are specially developed hybrid maize seeds suited for the cool, high-altitude zones of Kenya and neighboring regions. These hybrids thrive in temperatures below 28°C, with rainfall between 800–1500mm, and show excellent resistance to major maize diseases.
They are perfect for farmers in areas such as Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Nakuru, Laikipia, Nandi, Kericho, Nyeri, Kiambu, Meru, and the tea-growing zones of Central and Western Kenya, as well as the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Southern Highlands of Tanzania.
🌾 Top Highland Maize Varieties & Their Strengths:
| Variety | Yield (90kg Bags/Acre) | Special Attributes | Recommended Areas |
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| H6218 | 56 | Blight tolerant, good husk cover, semi-flint grain, performs well in cool climates. | Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Nakuru, Laikipia, Kericho, and Central Kenya tea zones. |
| H6213 | 52 | Tolerant to lodging, ear rot, rust, grey leaf spot, and blight. | Highlands of Rift Valley and Central Kenya. |
| H6210 | 50 | Tolerant to lodging, ear rot, rust, and leaf blight. | Uasin-Gishu, Nandi, Kericho, and Nyeri regions. |
| H629 | 48 | Excellent husk cover, strong resistance to rust and leaf blight. | Bungoma, Bomet, and highland areas of Meru and Nyahururu. |
| H628 | 46 | Double cobbing potential, tolerant to blight, rust, and lodging. | Cool, moist highland regions. |
| H626 | 42 | Strong disease resistance and lodging tolerance. | Central and Western highland zones. |
| H625 | 40 | Good husk cover, resistant to lodging. | Highland tea zones of Kenya and Uganda. |
| H614 | 38 | Resistant to blight, ear diseases, and weevils. | Ideal for high, cool regions with moderate rainfall. |
🌱 Ideal Growing Conditions:
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Temperature: Below 28°C during the day, as low as 8°C at night.
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Rainfall: 800–1500 mm annually.
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Maturity: 160–210 days.
These highland maize hybrids are known for high yield potential, disease resistance, and strong plant structure, ensuring reliable harvests and high grain quality even in challenging conditions.
Additional information
| Highland varieties | H614, H6210, H6213, H6218, H625, H626, H628, H629 |
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