The SADC Seed Variety Catalogue includes high-quality, improved seed varieties that are available to any farmer in the SADC region. The following crop varieties are on the list: maize, cotton, sorghum, beans, Irish potato, groundnuts, wheat and soybean – and new ones get added regularly, so check back each season. Most varieties have qualities and attributes beneficial for Southern Africa countries, including resistant to certain pests and plant diseases and drought tolerant. By clicking on a variety, you can learn more and see if it’s right for you.
| Variety | Sub group | type | Crop species | breeder | Potential yield | days to maturity | Variety details | Breeders code | Maintainer | Owner | Company | Company Address | Resistance to disease | Resistance to pests | Agro ecological zone |
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| Variety | Sub group | type | Crop species | breeder | Potential yield | days to maturity | Variety details | Breeders code | Maintainer | Owner | Company | Company Address | Resistance to disease | Resistance to pests | Agro ecological zone |
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SADC Seed Centre (within SADC Plant Genetics Resource Centre Compound)
Farm No. 6300, Off Great East Road, Lusaka, Zambia
Mailing Address Private Bag CH 6 Lusaka, Zambia
Email administrator@sadcseedcentre.com
Telephone +260 211 233 391 or +260 211 233 392
Fax +260 211 233476