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In a sustainable coffee plantation, it is possible to cultivate all four major varieties – Robusta, Arabica, Liberica, and Excelsa. Each variety offers its own unique attributes and contributes to the diverse range of coffee production. By incorporating different varieties and employing sustainable agricultural practices, coffee plantations can thrive and yield quality crops while mitigating risks associated with pests and environmental factors.
In a sustainable coffee plantation, it is possible to cultivate all four major varieties – Robusta, Arabica, Liberica, and Excelsa. Each variety offers its own unique attributes and contributes to the diverse range of coffee production. By incorporating different varieties and employing sustainable agricultural practices, coffee plantations can thrive and yield quality crops while mitigating risks associated with pests and environmental factors.
===Climate and Altitude===
===Climate and Altitude===
Zamboanga City offers diverse climatic conditions suitable for coffee cultivation. Arabica thrives in cooler highland areas with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 meters above sea level. Robusta and Excelsa are better suited to lower elevations, ranging from 300 to 900 meters above sea level. Understanding the specific climatic requirements of each coffee variety is crucial for successful cultivation.
Zamboanga City in the Philippines provides a range of climatic conditions that are conducive to coffee cultivation. Arabica, known for its preference for cooler temperatures, flourishes in the city's highland areas with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 meters above sea level. On the other hand, Robusta is better suited to lower elevations, typically found between 300 to 900 meters above sea level. It is essential to consider the specific climatic requirements of each coffee variety to ensure successful cultivation. Interestingly, Excelsa and Liberica are versatile in their adaptability and can thrive equally well in both low and high altitude environments, making them suitable choices for Zamboanga City's diverse altitudinal ranges.


==Keeping your established plantation healthy==
==Keeping your established plantation healthy==