Proven in Drought
Where Genetics Prove Their Worth
In the highlands of Nyeri and the lowlands of Isiolo, Kenyan growers face unpredictable rains and demanding conditions. Our varieties are tested here - and they deliver.
When drought hit Endarasha, farmers growing Chui F1 harvested 7 tons against 4 tons for competitor varieties. The difference? Genetics that perform when conditions don't cooperate.
Key Crops & Varieties:
|
Crop |
Variety |
Performance Claim |
|
Onions |
Malbec F1 |
1.5-2kg/m2 weight advantage |
|
Onions |
Chui F1 |
7 tons vs 4 tons in drought conditions |
|
Onions |
Red Coach |
Lowland performance |
|
Tomatoes |
70555 |
Farmer demand before trials completed |
|
Tomatoes |
Ansal, Big Rock, Harmony |
Disease resistance, shelf life |
Geographic & Production Context:
- Highlands: Nyeri (Endarasha), Laikipia (Gathuini, Lamuria, Pesi, Kiamariga, Rumuruti) - Rainfed, March-June & August-December seasons
- Lowlands: Isiolo, Meru - Red Coach dominance
- Intensive: Kirinyaga, Rumuruti - Irrigated large-scale tomato, butternut, capsicum
- Production Context: Mixed rainfed and irrigated systems, two growing seasons in highlands