HIGHLAND MAIZE VARIETIES

These varieties perform well at altitudes between 1500 and 2800m above sea level  

RECOMMENDED GROWING  AREAS:

These are Highland hybrids grown particularly in Southern Highlands of Tanzania

MEDIUM ALTITUDE MAIZE VARIETIES

These varieties perform well at altitudes between 800 and 1700 m above sea level. H 520 can however perform well up to 2400 above sea level.

RECOMMENDED GROWING  AREAS:

These are Highland hybrids grown particularly in Trans-Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Laikipia, Kisii, Narok, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nandi, Kericho.Tea zones of central Kenya,Nyahururu, Southern Highlands of Tanzania, Mt. Elgon slopes,slopes of Mt. Kenya, Bomet,Nyeri, Kiambu and Meru tea zones

DRYLAND MAIZE VARIETIES

These varieties perform well at altitudes between 500 and 1300 m above sea level.

RECOMMENDED GROWING  AREAS:

Arid and Semi-arid areas of Makuenui,Machokos, Kangundo,Siaya,Kibos,Busia ,Kibwezi,Kitui, Karachuonyo, Nyando,Kisumu Bondo and some parts of Butere DH 04 can also perform well in Early to medium transitional zones and lowland areas of Kirinyaga, West Pokot, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kerio Valley, Kagio, Mwea, Makueni, Kitui, Marakwet, Baringo and Koibatek.

LOW ALTITUDE MAIZE VARIETIES

These varieties perform well altitude between 12 and 100 m above sea level.

RECOMMENDED GROWING  AREAS:

The lake region and the Coastal strip's