Sawa Maize Seeds 2kg

Sawa Maize is an early-maturing hybrid maize variety developed for farmers seeking reliable performance under variable rainfall and low-input conditions. It combines drought tolerance, efficient nitrogen use, and strong disease tolerance, making it a dependable choice for diverse maize-growing environments in Kenya.

The variety is widely adaptable across low, transitional, and mid-altitude areas of Eastern, Central, Western, Rift Valley, Nyanza, and the Coast. With good husk cover, sweet taste, and stay-green characteristics, Sawa Maize delivers stable yields and quality grain even after maturity. It is well suited for farmers looking for certified maize seeds in Kenya that balance resilience, adaptability, and productivity.

Sawa Maize – Planting Guide

• Seed Type: Hybrid maize seed
• Crop Type: Maize
• Agro-Ecological Suitability:
  • Low, transitional, and mid-altitude zones
  • Eastern, Central, Western, Rift Valley, Nyanza & Coast regions
• Plant Spacing: 75 cm × 25 cm
• Seed Rate: 10 kg per acre
• Maturity Period:
• Early maturing: 90–100 days
• Yield Potential: 30–32 bags per acre (90 kg bags) under optimal management
• Key Agronomic Traits:
  • Drought tolerant
  • Nitrogen use efficient
  • Stay-green after maturity
  • Good husk cover
  • Sweet taste
• Disease Tolerance:
  • Tolerant to Grey Leaf Spot (GLS)
  • Tolerant to Maize Streak Virus (MSV)