Certified seed varieties for Kenya — matched to your altitude zone and soil
ShambaIQ shows KEPHIS-certified and KALRO-approved seed varieties after every fertilizer plan — filtered to varieties that suit your altitude zone, soil conditions, and target market. Below are the varieties in the database for the most common crops.
For a personalised variety recommendation filtered to your exact county and farm, run the free ShambaIQ tool and check the seeds section in your results.
Get seed recommendations for my farm →Maize certified seed varieties5 varieties
H614
HighlandBreeder: Kenya Seed Company
Maturity: 180-240 days
Yield: 35-40 bags/acre
Excellent grain quality; tolerant to common blights.
H6218
HighlandBreeder: Kenya Seed Company
Maturity: 170-210 days
Yield: 38-42 bags/acre
High yielding; strong stalk preventing lodging.
H513
Medium AltitudeBreeder: Kenya Seed Company
Maturity: 120-150 days
Yield: 25-30 bags/acre
Fast maturing; good performance in transitional climates.
Katumani Composite B
DrylandBreeder: KALRO
Maturity: 90-120 days
Yield: 15-18 bags/acre
Highly drought-tolerant; ensures harvest in low rainfall.
DH04
DrylandBreeder: KALRO
Maturity: 90-110 days
Yield: 18-22 bags/acre
Extremely fast maturing; escapes late-season heat stress.
Beans certified seed varieties3 varieties
KAT B1
DrylandBreeder: KALRO
Maturity: 60-65 days
Yield: 8-10 bags/acre
Yellow bean; highly tolerant to drought and heat.
KAT X56
DrylandBreeder: KALRO
Maturity: 65-70 days
Yield: 10-12 bags/acre
Red mottled; resistant to bean common mosaic virus.
Chelalang
MediumBreeder: KALRO
Maturity: 75-80 days
Yield: 12-15 bags/acre
High yield; resistant to root rot and angular leaf spot.
Potato certified seed varieties2 varieties
Shangi
MediumBreeder: KALRO
Maturity: 80-90 days
Yield: 300-350 bags/acre
Very fast cooking; high tuber density per plant.
Unica
DrylandBreeder: KALRO
Maturity: 90-100 days
Yield: 350-400 bags/acre
Heat tolerant; highly resistant to late blight.
Wheat certified seed varieties2 varieties
KS Mwamba
HighlandBreeder: Kenya Seed Company
Maturity: 130-150 days
Yield: 30-35 bags/acre
Stem rust resistant; strong lodging resistance.
Robin
HighlandBreeder: KALRO
Maturity: 120-140 days
Yield: 28-32 bags/acre
Consistent performance across environments.
Tomato certified seed varieties2 varieties
Rambo F1
MediumBreeder: Royal Seeds
Maturity: 75-80 days
Yield: 150-180 bags/acre
Determinate hybrid; excellent disease tolerance.
Money Maker
MediumBreeder: Simlaw Seeds
Maturity: 80-90 days
Yield: 100-120 bags/acre
Reliable open-pollinated variety.
Kale (Sukuma Wiki) certified seed varieties2 varieties
Thousand Headed
MediumBreeder: Simlaw Seeds
Maturity: 60-70 days
Yield: 100-120 bags/acre
Continuous harvesting up to 9 months.
Collard Mfalme F1
MediumBreeder: Royal Seeds
Maturity: 45-60 days
Yield: 140-160 bags/acre
High yielding hybrid; soft large leaves.
Sorghum certified seed varieties2 varieties
Gadam
DrylandBreeder: KALRO
Maturity: 100-110 days
Yield: 12-15 bags/acre
Ideal for commercial brewing; highly drought resilient.
Seredo
MediumBreeder: KALRO
Maturity: 110-120 days
Yield: 15-18 bags/acre
Brown grain; excellent bird resistance.
Avocado certified seed varieties2 varieties
Hass
MediumBreeder: KALRO/HCDA
Maturity: 1000-1200 days
Yield: 50-70 bags/acre
High export demand; rich oil content.
Fuerte
MediumBreeder: KALRO/HCDA
Maturity: 1000-1200 days
Yield: 60-80 bags/acre
Pear-shaped; great local market demand.
More crops with seed variety data
ShambaIQ also shows certified varieties for these crops after your fertilizer plan:
How ShambaIQ matches seed varieties to your farm
Altitude zone
ShambaIQ uses your county's elevation profile to filter varieties — highland varieties on lowland farms produce poor yields and vice versa.
Breeder
All varieties are from KALRO, Kenya Seed Company, Simlaw Seeds, Royal Seeds, or other KEPHIS-approved breeders. No unverified varieties are listed.
Maturity days
Matched to the typical growing season length for your location. Short-rains farmers in drier zones see faster-maturing varieties ranked higher.
Special attributes
Drought tolerance, disease resistance (e.g. late blight in potato, common mosaic virus in beans), export suitability (e.g. Hass avocado), or premium market attributes are flagged per variety.
Frequently asked questions
Are these varieties KEPHIS certified?
Yes. All varieties in the database are officially certified by KEPHIS or approved by KALRO. Only commercially released varieties with documented performance data are included.
What altitude zone do I need?
Highland (above 1,800m) — Nakuru, Nyeri, Nyandarua. Medium altitude (900–1,800m) — most of Central, Western, Rift Valley. Dryland (below 900m, under 700mm rain) — Machakos, Kitui, Kajiado. ShambaIQ auto-detects your zone from your county.
Can I buy these seeds from agrovets?
Yes. After your fertilizer plan, ShambaIQ shows verified agrovets within 50km of your farm. You can also buy from Kenya Seed Company branches and KALRO field stations directly.
What is the difference between hybrid and open-pollinated?
Hybrids (e.g. H614, H6218) yield 20–40% more but seeds cannot be saved for replanting. Open-pollinated varieties (e.g. Katumani Composite B) can be saved. Both types are listed.