Aminika WH504 Maize Seeds

Aminika WH504 Maize Seeds is an intermediate-maturing certified hybrid maize variety designed for tropical low, mid, and transitional altitude zones (1200–1600 masl). It is especially suitable for areas with a short rainfall window of 2.5–3 months, making it a dependable option under drought-prone conditions.

The variety combines strong drought tolerance, stable yields, and good disease tolerance, ensuring reliable performance where moisture stress is common. With dent kernel grain type and high biomass production, Aminika WH504 Maize Seeds is well suited for silage, while still delivering quality grain for household or market use. Farmers looking for hybrid maize seeds in Kenya that perform under limited rainfall will find Aminika WH504 Maize Seeds a practical choice.

Aminika WH504 Maize Seeds – Planting Guide

• Seed Type: Hybrid maize seed
• Agro-Ecological Zone:
  • Tropical low, mid, and transitional altitudes
  • Altitude range: 1200–1600 masl
• Plant Spacing: 75 cm × 30 cm
• Maturity Period: 120–140 days
• Seed Rate per Acre: 8–10 kg
• Yield Potential:
  • 7–8 MT/HA under good agronomic practices
• Grain & Utilization Features:
  • Dent kernel grain type
  • High biomass production, ideal for silage
  • Performs well under moisture stress
• Disease & Stress Tolerance:
  • Good tolerance to Maize Streak Virus (MSV)
  • Tolerant to Grey Leaf Spot (GLS) and blight
• Drought tolerant, suitable for short rainfall seasons
• Fertilizer Application:
  • Apply DAP at planting
  • Top-dress with CAN or Urea at knee-high stage and before tasseling, based on soil fertility
• Climate & Soil Suitability: Best suited for regions with 2.5–3 months of rainfall, warm to moderate temperatures, and well-drained soils in Kenya’s maize-growing zones.