Katumani
Jina
Katumani
Zao
Maize (Zea mays L)
Mwaka wa Usajili
Late 1950’s
Registrant / Applicant
KARI - Katumani
Production Altitude and Range
<1500
Maeneo Yanayo Faa
Morogoro, Dodoma, Pwani, Kilimanjaro, Rukwa, Arusha, Tanga, Mtwara
Grain Yield
3.0-3.5
Distinctive Characters
Plant height (cm): 90-160,
Leaf orientation: at 60o - 80o,
Days to 50% tasseling: 40-52,
Tassel colour: mostly white,
Days to 50% silking:44-56,
Silk colour: white (98%), other (2%).
Special Attributes
Suitable in areas with short rainfall