Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 2kg
$ 99.25
Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 2kg
Description 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. 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. 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. Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds Fertilizer Recommendation DAP at planting. CAN when plants reach knee height. Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds Planting Spacing 90 cm x 30 cm. 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 Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds Recommended Growing Areas Makueni, Machakos, Kangundo, Kibwezi, Kitui Siaya, Busia, Kisumu, Nyando, Bondo Karachuonyo Parts of Butere Maize – Dry Land Varieties DH02 Hybrid Seeds Packaging 2kgs 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.
