Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds hass long stay-green characteristics. Early tolerance to Maize Streak Virus (MSV) and water stress. A long stay – green drought-resistant maize variety with early tolerance to Maize Streak Virus (MSV) and water stress.
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Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds is an early-maturing hybrid maize variety developed for high yield, drought tolerance, and adaptability across Kenya’s medium- to low-altitude regions. This variety is well-suited for smallholder farmers seeking reliable performance under both rain-fed and semi-arid conditions.
Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds produces medium-sized cobs with white, flinty grains that are ideal for flour milling, making it a popular choice among both commercial and household maize producers. It offers a short growth cycle and excellent disease resistance, ensuring dependable harvests even in challenging environments.
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Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds Key Traits
- Long stay-green characteristic.
- Early tolerance to Maize Streak Virus (MSV) and water stress.
- Drought-resistant hybrid.
- Maturity: 70 – 100 days.
- Yield Potential: Up to 18 bags (90kg) per acre under good management.
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Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds Fertilizer Recommendation
- DAP at planting.
- CAN when plants reach knee height.
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Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds Planting Spacing
- 90 cm x 30 cm.
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Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds Benefits
- Reliable yields under dry conditions.
- Fits transitional zones where Katumani Composite matures too early and H511 too late.
- Strong resistance to drought and major maize diseases.
- Suitable for arid and semi-arid areas
- Tolerant to moisture stress and M.S.V
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Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds Recommended Growing Areas
- Makueni, Machakos, Kangundo, Kibwezi, Kitui
- Siaya, Busia, Kisumu, Nyando, Bondo
- Karachuonyo
- Parts of Butere
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Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds Packaging
- 2kgs
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| VARIETY | MATURITY (days) | YIELD (90kg bags/ acre | SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES | RECOMMENDED GROWING AREAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH01 | 70 – 90 | 16 | Long stay Green trait, drought tolerant, good level of tolerance to leaf blight, common rust and ear rot. | Arid and Semi-arid areas of Makueni, Machakos, Kangundo, Siaya, Kibos, Busia, Kibwezi, Kitui, mwangi, voi, mwatate, makayo, turkana, sigor, west pokot, isiolo, mandera, Karachuonyo, Nyando, Kisumu Bondo and some parts of Butere |
| DH02 | 70 – 100 | 18 | Early, tolerant to MSV, water stress, has a long stay green trait | |
| DH03 | 80 – 120 | 22 | A good level of tolerance to blight and MSV, good husk cover, better standability and drought tolerance | |
| DH04 | 80 – 120 | 24 | Short, drought tolerant, good husk cover and standability | Early to medium transitional zones and lowland areas of Kirinyaga, West Pokot, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kerio Valley, Kagio, Mwea, Makueni, Kitui, Marakwet, Baringo and Koibatek, voi, mwatate, mariakani, garissa. |
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