Originating in Brazil but not found so much there now, this is a mutant from the popular Bourbon varietal. Like Bourbon it shares many of its negative aspects, its not very pest resistant and can be difficult to grow. Its one big plus is its higher yield than Bourbon (over 200kg per hector).
- Varietal: Caturra
- Related to: Red Bourbon
- Origin: Brazil
- Grows best at: 800 meters or above
- Type: Mutant (bourbon)
- Prevalent in: Brazil /Costa Rica /Colombia
- Predominant Colour: Red
- Fruit size: Normal
- Leaf Characteristics: Very similar to Bourbon but slightly stumpier
- Botany: Mutant
Originating in Brazil but not found so much there now, this is a mutant from the popular Bourbon varietal. Like Bourbon it shares many of its negative aspects, it's not very pest resistant and can be difficult to grow. Its one big plus is its higher yield than Bourbon (over 200 kg per hectare).
Its other bonus is that it can be used as a high density planting areas, as much as 10,000 plants per hectare (normally around 6,000 though) and as little as 1 mtr apart.
It's also a dwarf varietal so is easier for picking etc.
Typical cup characteristics are low body, bright, with a typically sweet profile.
Find out even more: World Coffee Research Arabica Coffee Varieties | Caturra
