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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. | ||
In traditional coffee-growing regions where larger, shade-grown coffee trees are prevalent, the density tends to be on the lower end of the range, around 1,000 to 2,000 trees per hectare. This allows for more space between the trees and provides room for shade trees to be planted alongside the coffee. | |||
It's important to note that the optimal tree density can vary based on factors specific to the coffee-growing operation, such as soil fertility, climate conditions, availability of irrigation, and the farmer's resources and goals. Therefore, the actual number of coffee trees per hectare may deviate from the average range mentioned above. | |||
===Climate and Altitude=== | ===Climate and Altitude=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||