Sorghum

Sorghum Varieties

SORGHUM TYPE	DURATION TO MATURITY	YIELD (90kg bags/ acre	SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES
Serena	3 - 4 months	12	It is a brown seeded variety It has a long stem and good root system It is widely adaptable Fairly tolerant to Striga, Rust, Leaf blight and Grey leaf spot. Performs well in the moist mid altitude regions and the semi arid lowlands.
Seredo	3 - 4 months	12	It is a brown seeded variety It is taller than Serena with good tolerance to lodging Its head is conical and semi compact in shape with brown grains which are slightly bigger than those of Serena Sorghum Performs well in moist altitude and the semi arid lowlands It is widely adaptable
Gadam	3 months	8	It is whitish in colour Has excellent malting qualities Good for human consumption (ugali) Does well in lowland to medium altitude.
E 1291	5 months	15 - 20	It is brown in colour Dual purpose variety with good beverage quality Performs well in the cool semi arid highlands of Nakuru, Baringo, Laikipia, Naivasha, Narok, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Kuria, Kericho, Trans Mara, and Taita Taveta. Good for silage making.