THE CHALLENGE
Problem addressed
malnutrition among children and expectant mothers
About this technology
Growth habit: Climber
Seed size: medium seeded with oval shape
Color: Red mottled
Maturity Period: 82 – 88 days
Yield potential: 2500-3700kg/ha
Iron level: 77.4 – 83ppm
Zinc level: 32.1-34.5ppm
Best suited for Mid-high altitude area
Drought tolerant
Good for food security and incomes
Reduces malnutrition and improves health especially among children and expectant mothers
Performance and benefits
KEY PERFORMANCE2500-3700kg/ha
Reduces malnutrition and improves health especially among children and expectant mothers
Good for food security and incomes
Where it is suitable
Agro-ecological zonesBest suited for Mid-high altitude area
Districts
Target usersFarmers
Value-chain stage