Nyota (meaning “star” in Swahili) is a popular improved common bean variety developed by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). It is a red-mottled type valued for its fast maturity, drought tolerance, nutritional benefits, and strong market preference. Greenlife supplies quality seed of this variety to farmers.
Brilliant red mottled grain colour – highly preferred in the market
Early maturity: 60–70 days (up to 90 days depending on altitude and conditions)
High yield potential: 1,400–2,000+ kg/ha (approximately 6–10 bags of 90 kg per acre)
Drought tolerant – suitable for arid, semi-arid, and cold dry highland areas
Biofortified: High in iron (>90 ppm) and zinc (>30–35 ppm)
Cooks faster than most traditional bean varieties
Low flatulence and low phytic acid
Good for home consumption, fresh market, and industrial processing (e.g., bean flour)
Uniform flowering and maturity for easier harvesting
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