Product details

Tsavo maize seed WE 4141 is one of the varieties produced from the WEMA project and traded by Gicheha farms under name Tsavo. This variety matures in under four months. It gives the farmer a quick return for his work. Farmers are impressed to see a little piece of land yielding many bags of maize, way better than he ever achieves with the earlier varieties.

Key Features:

Maturity: Early maturing, typically between 3-4 months.

Yield: Can produce 35-45 bags per acre even with low rainfall.

Disease Resistance: Resistant to common maize diseases such as leaf rust, maize streak virus (MSV), grey leaf spot (GLS), cob rot, and diplopia.

Flint Weevil-Free: The seeds are free from flint weevils.

Sweet Grain: Excellent for roasting and has heavy grains.

Climate Change-Ready: Tolerant to significant crop diseases and suitable for changing climate conditions.

Benefits:

Quick Return: Farmers can see a quick return on their investment due to the early maturity and high yield.

Animal Feed: The stalks remain green for a longer time, making them suitable for livestock feed after harvesting.

High Yield: Produces more bags of maize compared to earlier varieties.

Application:

Planting: Follow standard maize planting practices.

Care: Ensure proper irrigation and pest management to achieve optimal yields.

Agronomic Characteristics:

Plant Height: Medium to tall plants, which provide good ear placement for easy harvesting.

Ear Size: Large ears with well-filled grains, contributing to higher yield potential.

Kernel Type: Flint type kernels that are dense and resistant to storage pests.

Planting Density: Recommended planting density is around 44,000 plants per hectare for optimal yield.

Soil and Climatic Requirements:

Soil Type: Performs well in a variety of soil types, including loamy and sandy soils.

Water Efficiency: Developed under the WEMA project to be water-efficient, making it suitable for areas with low to moderate rainfall.

Climate Adaptability: Can be grown in different climatic zones, including regions with changing climate conditions.

Management Practices:

Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizers according to soil test recommendations to achieve optimal growth and yield.

Pest and Disease Management: Regular scouting and timely application of insecticides and fungicides to control pests and diseases.

Specifications

Key Features

Maturity: Early maturing, typically between 3-4 months.

Yield: Can produce 35-45 bags per acre even with low rainfall.

Disease Resistance: Resistant to common maize diseases such as leaf rust, maize streak virus (MSV), grey leaf spot (GLS), cob rot, and diplopia.

Flint Weevil-Free: The seeds are free from flint weevils.

Sweet Grain: Excellent for roasting and has heavy grains.

Climate Change-Ready: Tolerant to significant crop diseases and suitable for changing climate conditions

Specifications

SKU: GE840IP2M8593NAFAMZ

Weight (kg): 2

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