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10 Maize Varieties That Can Survive In Kajiado County

BY Juma · May 2, 2023 09:05 am

KEY POINTS

Most of the farmers in Kajiado plant wheat. The varieties of wheat that do well in the region are; Eldo Baraka, Kenya Deer, Kenya Chozi, KS Mwamba, and KS Simba.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Tomatoes also do well in the region but not every tomato. The following varieties are the ones that do well; Bawito F1, Master F1, Mavuno F1, Anna F1, Chonto F1, Tylka F1, Kilele F1, Prostar F1, Libra F1, Bravo F1, Bingwa F1, Bashaer F1.

Kajiado County is generally a semi-arid area. It is not common to see maize being planted in the region. However, there are about 27 crops that can do well in Kajiado. Moreso, there are more than 10 varieties of maize that can do well during short rains in Kajiado.

The maize varieties are:

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The maize varieties have been proven to do well in the region. However, the farmer should plant as soon as the short rains kick in. The maize takes between 2 to 3 months to mature.

Other crops that do well in the region are Barley (CERISE LAUREL, NGAO, BAHATI) and Finger Millet (KAK-WIMBI 1, KAK-WIMBI 2, KAK-WIMBI 3, Nakuru/FMI, EUFM-502).

Sorghum also does well (KARIA-SH2, KIBUYU, RUT53, BJ28, Ikinyaruka, E1291 (Dual Purpose), E6518 (Forage sorghum), Sila, Legio, Hybrid Mtama-1(KSBH-01, Kak sweet Sorgh1, IS8595).

Most of the farmers in Kajiado plant wheat. The varieties of wheat that do well in the region are; Eldo Baraka, Kenya Deer, Kenya Chozi, KS Mwamba, and KS Simba.

Only two types of fruits have been found to do well in this place; Quavas of the following varieties; White fleshed, Red/pink-fleshed, Strawberry fleshed, and Mangoes of the varieties; Van Dyke, Tommy Atkins, Apple, Haden, Sensation, Kent, Sabine, Sabre, Keit, Maya, Boribo.

Interestingly, Miraa does well in this place. The varieties that one can plant are; makata, matangoma, nyeusi, shurba, giza, kangeta, alele, lombolio, mbogua, ngoba, kathelwa, and gathanga.

About Juma

Juma is an enthusiastic journalist who believes that journalism has power to change the world either negatively or positively depending on how one uses it.(020) 528 0222 or Email: info@sokodirectory.com