It has potential yields of 5,000 kg ha. Th is variety is suited to upland conditions such as in Mchinji, Mbawa (Mzimba) and Meru (Chitipa). Unlike Nerica 3, Nerica 4 can tolerate late season drought better than Nerica 3
Uli ndi kuthekera kobeleka kufika makilogalamu 5,000 pa hectare. Mtundu umenewu ndiwoyenera kumadera okwera monga Mchinji, Mbawa ku Mzimba ndi Meru ku Chitipa. Mosafanana ndi Nerica 3, Nerica 4 amapilira bwino ku chilala chakumapeto kuposa Nerica 3