Types of soil and ideal conditions for growing coffee

Within the framework of the Global Soil Partnership

In what climates does coffee grow?- Between temperatures of 13-26°C- It requires both sun (dry season) and rain- Wind and humidity have a negative impact on coffee: they

damage branches, burn its buds (cold wind) and cause the development of fungi and parasites (excess moisture).

- Coffea needs shade in its growth phase and sun when it starts to produce its fruits (not direct sun).

All of these climatic conditions are found in tropical zones.

Another feature that distinguishes the areas suitable for the cultivation of coffee is altitude: - Between 1000 -2000 metres for Arabica - Around 200-300 metres for Robusta

Soils favoured by the coffee plant…

…rich and moist soils, that area capable of rapidly storing water but also of rapidly

draining excess water.

Types of coffee in Guatemala?

ARABICA:- Bourbon- Tipica - Maragogype- Coban- Antigua- Amatitlan

ROBUSTA

Where does Guatemalan coffee grow?

Huehuetenango

8 regions of production

•Acatenango•Antigua•Atitlán•Cobán•Fraijanes•Huehuetenango•Nuevo Oriente•San Marcos

Inceptisoles

Entisoles

Mollisoles

Alfisoles (alcuni)

Haplustults

…soil characteristics

Inceptisoles

Entisoles

Mollisoles

Alfisoles (alcuni)

Haplustults

…what affects the quality of Huehuetenango coffee ?