ETG M 401 Maize is a high-yielding hybrid maize variety developed for adaptability across diverse agro-ecological conditions. It performs best in warm climates, with optimal temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C, making it suitable for many maize-growing regions.
ETG M 401 Maize variety is characterized by strong plant vigor, good lodging resistance, and well-filled ears, supporting reliable grain production. With good tolerance to major maize diseases, ETG M 401 helps farmers achieve stable harvests while reducing field losses. It is a dependable option for farmers seeking hybrid maize seeds in Kenya that balance yield, resilience, and adaptability.
ETG M401 Hybrid Maize Seed Key Features:
- Early Maturity (90-110 days) for a faster return on investment.
- High Yield Potential
- Excellent Drought Tolerance to stand up to tough conditions.
- Very Good Resistance to common diseases like GLS, Leaf Blight, Rust, and Cob rots.
- Flint, hard grain quality.
- Yield Potential: 5 – 10 tonnes per hectare under optimal growing conditions
- Yield Potential: 25–35 bags of 90kg per acre
- Drought tolerant
- Strong grain standing ability
- Good husk cover for grain protection
- High grain density
- Intermediate (semi-flint) grains
- Altitude Range: 1000–2000m above sea level
- Agro-Ecological Zones: III – V
- Maturity: 90–105 days (medium maturity)
ETG M401 Hybrid Maize Seed Characteristics
- Plant Height: The plants of ETG M 401 typically reach heights of 1.5 to 2 meters, with a robust growth habit that helps them resist lodging.
- Ear Characteristics: This hybrid produces well-filled ears, generally ranging from 18 to 25 cm in length, with 14 to 20 rows of kernels.
- Yield Potential: ETG M 401 has a high yield potential, often producing between 5 to 10 tons per hectare under optimal growing conditions.
- Disease Resistance: This hybrid shows good resistance to common maize diseases such as maize streak virus, grey leaf spot, and fusarium ear rot, contributing to better harvests and reduced losses.
ETG M401 Hybrid Maize Seed Disease Resistance
- Good resistance to Maize Streak Virus (MSV)
- Good resistance to Grey Leaf Spot (GLS)
- Good resistance to Fusarium ear rot
ETG M401 Hybrid Maize Seed Yield Potential
25–35 bags of 90kg per acre
ETG M401 Hybrid Maize Seed Suitable Production Areas:
Machakos, Mbeere, Lower Meru, Kitui, Makueni, Narok, Tharaka Nithi, Taveta, Kilifi, Kwale
ETG M401 Hybrid Maize Seed Packaging
1 x ETG M401 Hybrid Maize Seed 2kg
