At Faida Seeds® we believe farmers deserve the best chance at obtaining a healthy and viable crop. Fortunately, Kenya is ideal for seed production as it has the largest highlands in the three neighboring East African countries. Our products, therefore, are developed to ensure agro-ecological appropriateness and feasibility.
In addition, we inform our farmers of the best areas to plant the seeds for optimal results. Packages are available in 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 10kg or more in accordance to customer needs.
Read more about Faida maize seed varieties FS650, KH500-31A and Future Maize Seed Varieties
Hybrid Seed Maize
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- FS650
- KH500-31A
The flagship of Faida Seeds, this product is the work of our research department. A late maturing variety that does well in highland areas of altitude 1700 - 2200 m above sea level. The variety has good resistance to maize streak virus, rust & blight. Matures in 150-190 days. Its drooping cob reduces the risk of rotting and bird damage. It has a good husk cover and is excellent for roasting.
Yields of 45 bags per acre (9-10 MT per Ha) have been realized.
The variety is adapted to medium altitudes of Kenya between 1000 - 1800m above sea level. The variety is highly resistant to maize streak virus, leaf rust and leaf blight. It matures in 120-150 days and has large attractive cobs that are sweet for roasting. It has excellent tolerance to drought, has strong roots and does not lodge easily.
Yields of 35 bags per acre (3.2 MT) have been realized.
Open Pollinated Seed Maize
KDV-1
This variety of maize is ideal for areas that experience low rainfall. KDV-1 is drought-resistant and matures extra-early (75 - 90 days). It does well in areas like Machakos, Kitui, Kibwezi, Makueni, etc.
Yields of 25 bags per acre (2.25 MT per acre) have been realized.
Seed Bean
- CHELALANG
- TASHA
- CIANKUI
This is a medium to high altitude bean seed 1,800 MASL (3,000 - 5,400 Feet Above Sea Level). Chelalang does well in such areas as Bomet, Kericho, Narok, Migori, Nakuru, Ravine, Laikipia, Embu, Thika, Murang’a, Kisii,Meru, Kitale, Bungoma, Webuye etc.
Chelalang has been developed by Egerton University. It has been extensively trialed / demonstrated at farm level by various stakeholders in its recommended growing areas.
Yields Potential: 7 bags and above per acre (600Kgs per acre)
Tasha is a medium to high altitude bean seed 1,500 MASL. Tasha does well in such areas as Bomet, Kericho, Narok, Migori, Nakuru, Ravine, Laikipia, Embu, Thika, Murang’a, Kisii, Meru, Kitale, Bungoma, Webuye, etc
This variety is resistant to Leaf Spots, Bean Anthracnose and Root Rots
Tasha has been developed by Egerton University. It has been extensively trialed / demonstrated at farm level by various stakeholders in its recommended growing areas.
Yields Potential: 5 bags and above per acre (500Kgs per acre)
Ciankui is a medium to high altitude bean seed 1,800 MASL. Tasha does well in such areas as Bomet, Kericho, Narok, Migori, Nakuru, Ravine, Laikipia, Embu, Thika, Murang’a, Kisii, Meru, Kitale, Bungoma, Webuye, etc
This variety is resistant to Leaf Spots, Bean Anthracnose and Root Rots
Ciankui has been developed by Egerton University. It has been extensively trialed / demonstrated at farm level by various stakeholders in its recommended growing areas.
Yields Potential: 6 bags and above per acre (550Kgs per acre)
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