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Seed Division
ZTS Seeds is a strategic business unit which was formed in 2012 to facilitate the effective commercialization of climate smart hybrid maize seeds varieties – Sirdamaize 113, Sirdamaize 115 and Sirdamaize 713 and any other crop varieties developed by SIRDC scientists within Zimbabwe and beyond.
Sirdamaize 113 – Tough seed for tough conditions
Characteristics
A tough climate-smart maize seed variety with the following advantages/ characteristics:
• White hybrid seed.
• Drought tolerance.
• Tolerance to Maize Streak Virus, Grey Leaf Spot, Maize Leaf Rust and Phaeospharia Leaf Spot.
• Yields up to 13 tons per hectare under normal rainfall and optimum conditions.
• Significant yield advantage over other hybrid seed varieties under drought conditions.
• Locally researched and developed.
Sirdamaize 115
Characteristics
A tough climate-smart maize seed variety with the following characteristics:
• White semi-flint three-way hybrid Maize seed.
• Drought tolerance.
• Yield potential of up to 12.35 tons per hectare.
• Very good husk cover.
• Resistant to diseases such as Maize streak virus, Grey-leaf spot and Leaf Blights.
• Stay-green trait.
• Good Standability.
• 135 days to full Maturity
Sirdamaize 713
Characteristics
• Thrives under low phosphorous conditions.
• Reaches physiological maturity around 150 days.
• Resistance to Leaf Spot Virus.
• Locally researched and developed.
• Also suitably for silage.
Distributors
- ZTS Hardware and Farm Supplies
- Farm and City
- Farm Shop
- Farmbiz
- Graniteside Hardware
Characteristics
- High Yield Potential: The Diamond potato variety is known for its high yield potential, with farmers reporting yields ranging from 40 to 60 tonnes per hectare under irrigation.
- Dry Matter Content: Moderate dry matter content, which makes it versatile for both boiling and frying.
- Disease Resistance: Moderate resistance to potato cyst nematodes.
- Storage Quality: Excellent storage capabilities. Can be stored for extended periods without significant loss of quality.
Characteristics
- High Yield Potential: The Diamond potato variety is known for its high yield potential, with farmers reporting yields ranging from 40 to 60 tonnes per hectare under irrigation.
- Dry Matter Content: Moderate dry matter content, which makes it versatile for both boiling and frying.
- Disease Resistance: Moderate resistance to potato cyst nematodes.
- Storage Quality: Excellent storage capabilities. Can be stored for extended periods without significant loss of quality.
- Maturity: Typically matures in about 90-100 days.
- Yield Potential: The sweet potato variety is known for its high yield potential, with farmers reporting yields of up to 16.5 tonnes per hectare under irrigation.
- Resistance to disease: Moderate to Alternaria blight and high to sweet potato feathery motile virus (SPFMV).
- Dry Matter Content: Approximately 30% dry matter content, which makes it versatile for both boiling and frying.
- Storage Quality: Excellent storage capabilities.
Can be stored for extended periods without significant loss of quality.
- Maturity: Typically matures in about 90-100 days.
- Yield Potential: The sweet potato variety is known for its high yield potential, with farmers reporting yields of up to 16.5 tonnes per hectare under irrigation.
- Resistance to disease: Moderate to Alternaria blight and high to sweet potato feathery motile virus (SPFMV).
- Dry Matter Content: Approximately 30% dry matter content, which makes it versatile for both boiling and frying.
- Storage Quality: Excellent storage capabilities.
Can be stored for extended periods without significant loss of quality.
Characteristics
- Maturity: Typically a medium maturity variety
Yield: Yield potential of up to 4.65 tonnes per hectare. - Height: Medium height variety.
- Grain morphology: Short grains that are white with brown stripes.
- Resistance to disease: Resistant to brown spot infection and blast.
- Lodging: Has high ability to withstand bending or toppling over.
- Tillering: Has medium tillering ability,
Characteristics
- Maturity: Typically a medium maturity variety
Yield: Yield potential of up to 4.65 tonnes per hectare. - Height: Medium height variety.
- Grain morphology: Short grains that are white with brown stripes.
- Resistance to disease: Resistant to brown spot infection and blast.
- Lodging: Has high ability to withstand bending or toppling over.
- Tillering: Has medium tillering ability,
Characteristics
- Maturity: Typically a late maturity variety.
- Yield: Yield potential of up to 8 tonnes per hectare.
- Height: A tall rice variety.
Grain morphology: Short grains that are white. - Resistance to disease: Resistant to brown spot infection and blast.
- Lodging: Has high ability to withstand bending or toppling over.
- Tillering: Has medium tillering ability.
Characteristics
- Maturity: Typically a late maturity variety.
- Yield: Yield potential of up to 8 tonnes per hectare.
- Height: A tall rice variety.
Grain morphology: Short grains that are white. - Resistance to disease: Resistant to brown spot infection and blast.
- Lodging: Has high ability to withstand bending or toppling over.
- Tillering: Has medium tillering ability.
Traits
- Early Maturing(113 – 127 days).
- High yielding (Up to 9 t/ha).
- Very Drought tolerant.
Physiological Characteristics
- Extensive root system for efficient moisture extraction.
- Smaller leaf area to reduce water loss through evapo-transpiration.
Traits
- Early Maturing(113 – 127 days).
- High yielding (Up to 9 t/ha).
- Very Drought tolerant.
Physiological Characteristics
- Extensive root system for efficient moisture extraction.
- Smaller leaf area to reduce water loss through evapo-transpiration.
Characteristics
- 135 -145 Days to maturity.
- 1- 1.5 t/ha yield Potential.
- 0.8 – 2m Plant height.
- Brown grain colour.
- Finger Millet FMV2.
- Can be grown in natural region II, III and IV.
Characteristics
- 135 -145 Days to maturity.
- 1- 1.5 t/ha yield Potential.
- 0.8 – 2m Plant height.
- Brown grain colour.
- Finger Millet FMV2.
- Can be grown in natural region II, III and IV.
Characteristics
- Shiny black seeds with high oil content.
- Large, yellow flowers.
- Widely-adapted.
- Attracts birds, deer & other wildlife.
- 4 to 6 feet tall; 80-100 days to maturity.
Characteristics
- Shiny black seeds with high oil content.
- Large, yellow flowers.
- Widely-adapted.
- Attracts birds, deer & other wildlife.
- 4 to 6 feet tall; 80-100 days to maturity.
- Nutritional value: Low in calories and rich in minerals and vitamins. It is rich in Vitamin C and B complex and the protein content varies between 1.6 to 2.5%.
- Antioxidants: Rich in antioxidant compounds
such as Flavonoids and Phenolics. - Health Benefits: The folic acid present in oyster
mushrooms helps to cure anemia. It is suitable for people with hyper-tension, obesity and diabetes due to its low sodium: potassium ratio, starch, fat and calorific value. - Yield potential: More than 500 kg of fresh
mushrooms per ton of dry wheat or straw can be obtained in case of crop produced in 45-60 days.
- Nutritional value: Low in calories and rich in minerals and vitamins. It is rich in Vitamin C and B complex and the protein content varies between 1.6 to 2.5%.
- Antioxidants: Rich in antioxidant compounds
such as Flavonoids and Phenolics. - Health Benefits: The folic acid present in oyster
mushrooms helps to cure anemia. It is suitable for people with hyper-tension, obesity and diabetes due to its low sodium: potassium ratio, starch, fat and calorific value. - Yield potential: More than 500 kg of fresh
mushrooms per ton of dry wheat or straw can be obtained in case of crop produced in 45-60 days.
Seed Processing Plant
ZTS installed a 5-ton capacity seed processing plant that processes a variety of seeds including maize, soya bean and small grains such as sorghum and finger millet. Our high capacity is ideal for large scale production. The process includes seed cleaning, destoning, grading, coating and packaging.
Cleaning process – air screen cleaning, destoning and gravity separation.
Energy efficiency – the machine is designed to minimize energy consumption, reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
Robust – Its robustness nature and minimum moving parts reduce maintenance costs and downtime.
Automation – streamlined processes for increased productivity.
Seed grading – separation of seed based on size, shape and density, ensuring high-quality seed preparation for planting or packaging; multiplicity of sieves.
Seed coating – designed to efficiently coat seeds with various substances such as fungicides, herbicides, and growth-promoting chemicals. The seed is uniformly quoted to improve their protection and germination rates.
Seed Processing Plant
ZTS installed a 5-ton capacity seed processing plant that processes a variety of seeds including maize, soya bean and small grains such as sorghum and finger millet. Our high capacity is ideal for large scale production. The process includes seed cleaning, destoning, grading, coating and packaging.
Cleaning process – air screen cleaning, destoning and gravity separation.
Energy efficiency – the machine is designed to minimize energy consumption, reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
Robust – Its robustness nature and minimum moving parts reduce maintenance costs and downtime.
Automation – streamlined processes for increased productivity.
Seed grading – separation of seed based on size, shape and density, ensuring high-quality seed preparation for planting or packaging; multiplicity of sieves.
Seed coating – designed to efficiently coat seeds with various substances such as fungicides, herbicides, and growth-promoting chemicals. The seed is uniformly quoted to improve their protection and germination rates.
Interested in our Seed Varieties? Visit us or request for a quotation right here, using the form below.
Address
1574 Alpes Road, Hatcliffe, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Address
1574 Alpes Road, Hatcliffe, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Phone
+263 (242) 86 0320-9
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