THE CHALLENGE
Problem addressed
Malnutrition among Children and expectant mothers
About this technology
Bush-indeterminate
Large seeded
Yield potential:1500-2000 kg/ha
Maturity: 60-68 days
Best suited for low-mid altitude area
Biofortified with Iron (65.8-72ppm (parts per million) and Zinc (31.4-34.2ppm)
Yield potential 1500-2000kg/ha
Best suited for low to mid-altitude areas
Reduces malnutrition and improves health especially among children and pregnant mothers
Drought tolerant
Good for food security and incomes
Performance and benefits
KEY PERFORMANCE1500-2000 kg/ha
Reduces malnutrition and improves health especially among children and pregnant mothers
Good for food security and incomes
Maturity: 60-68 days
Where it is suitable
Agro-ecological zonesBest suited for low-mid altitude area
Districts
Target usersFarmers
Value-chain stage