Highland Maize Varieties in Kenya | High-Yield Hybrid Seeds

Highland varieties	H614, H6210, H6213, H6218, H625, H626, H628, H629

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High-performing hybrid maize varieties for highland regions of Kenya. Ideal for cool climates with high rainfall, delivering consistent yields and strong disease tolerance.

Highland varieties

H614H6210H6213H6218H625H626H628H629

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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
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:

Temperature: Below 28°C during the day, as low as 8°C at night.
Rainfall: 800–1500 mm annually.
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.