This is a dwarf variety of plant, that doesn't grow very high, and is its most obvious distinguisher. Selected by the instituto Agronomico in the 1950's – 1960's and now accounts for 50% of the coffee acreage in Brazil and is widely used in Central America.
- Varietal: Catuai
- Origin: Brazil
- Grows best at: 800m+
- Type: Hybrid
- Prevalent in: Brazil and Central / South America
- Predominant Colour: Mainly yellow but also red.
- Fruit size: Normal rounded
- Leaf Characteristics: No unusual characteristics, standard size / shape.
- Botany: Hybrid
- Related to: Yellow Caturra and Mundo Novo
This is a dwarf variety of plant, that doesn't grow very high, and is its most obvious distinguisher. Selected by the instituto Agronomico in the 1950's – 1960's and now accounts for 50% of the coffee acreage in Brazil and is widely used in Central America.
Catuai is a high yielding coffee plant resulting from a cross between Mundo Novo and Yellow Caturra. The fruit does not fall off the branch easily, Which helps when there is strong winds or rain or where windbreaker coverage is at a minimum. Catuai is quite susceptible to pest and disease, to a moderate level.
Find out even more: World Coffee Research Arabica Coffee Varieties | Catuai
