Seed Maize
We are the largest seed maize grower in the country
seed maize
Agricultural Development Corporation is the major seed maize grower in the country. The corporation produces over 10 million clean seed maize annually. The Corporation plays varied roles in the development of agriculture in Kenya. As a provider of quality seed to the Kenyan farmer, it is the main seed maize grower in Kenya which is made possible through its large land area in Trans-Nzoia and Nakuru country.
The basic seed obtained from the Kenya Seed Company and other organizations is multiplied and passed back to the seed companies for processing. In facilitating the multiplication of seed, the Corporation plays the role of availing sufficient quantities and good quality seed to the Kenyan farmer. In so doing, it contributes towards poverty reduction efforts and to the national food security
ADC SEED KH600-23A
This is a top cross maize hybrid, processed and marketed by ADC through retail and wholesale channels. The product is a white semi flint maize and takes 5 months to maturity . The seed is fully certified by Kenya plant health inspectorate service (KEPHIS)
The 6 series product is available in bags of 2kgs, 5kgs, 10kgs, and 25kgs.
- Top cross maize hybrid
- White semi flint grain
- Takes 140-175 days to mature (5 months)
- Out yields popular varieties. Yield range of 9.5 to 15.1ton/ha ( 43-68 bags /acre)
Weighty grains
Very sweet when roasted
Good husk cover
Minimal root and stalk lodging
Resistance to Greenleaf spot, leaf rust and wide variety of maize diseases
- Resistance to rust
- Resistance to leaf blight
- Resistance to grey leaf spot
- Reduce lodging both root and stalk
- Out yields other popular varieties by 43.3%
- Upper altitude of 1800-2500 M.A.S.L
- Rainfall 1000-2000 mm per annum
1.Trans Nzoia
2.Bungoma
3.Uasin Gishu
4.Nandi
5.Elgeyo Marakwet
6.Nakuru
7.Narok
8.Bomet
9.Kericho
10.Kisii
11.Nyeri
12.Meru
13.Laikipia
14.Kakamega
15.Vihiga
16.Taita Taveta
ADC SEED KH600-16A {Ndovu}
This is a top cross maize hybrid that produces white semi flint maize seeds and takes 5 months to mature
- Top cross maize hybrid
- White semi flint grain
- Takes 140-175 days to mature (5 months)
- Fairly good husk cover
- Very good stand ability
- Out yields other popular varieties by 43.3%
- Upper altitude of 1800-2500 M.A.S.L
- Rainfall 1000-2000 mm per annum
1.Trans Nzoia
2.Bungoma
3.Uasin Gishu
4.Nandi
5.Elgeyo Marakwet
6.Nakuru
7.Narok
8.Bomet
9.Kericho
10.Kisii
11.Nyeri
12.Meru
13.Laikipia
14.Kakamega
15.Vihiga
16.Taita
KH500-52A { Kiboko}
This is a top cross maize hybrid that produces white semi flint maize seeds and takes 5 months to mature
- Top cross maize hybrid
- Flint like to intermediate grains
Early maturity.
Blight and G.L.S resistant
Drought tolerant
- Preferable for Arid areas
- 1200-1400 MASL
- Rainfall 800-1000mm per annum
Machakos
2.Makueni
3.Kitui
3.Kajiado
4.Meru
5.Kirinyaga
6.Nyeri
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