Types of soil and ideal conditions for growing coffee

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This presentation highlights the connection between soils and coffee production, particularly the coffee from the Huehuetenango Region (Guatemala).

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1. Types of soil and ideal conditions for growing coffee Within the framework of the Global Soil Partnership

2. 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

3. Soils favoured by the coffee plant … … rich and moist soils , that area capable of rapidly storing water but also of rapidly draining excess water.

4. Types of coffee in Guatemala? ARABICA : Bourbon Tipica Maragogype Coban Antigua Amatitlan ROBUSTA

5. Where does Guatemalan coffee grow ? Huehuetenango 8 regions of production Acatenango Antigua Atitlán Cobán Fraijanes Huehuetenango Nuevo Oriente San Marcos

6. Inceptisoles Entisoles Mollisoles Alfisoles ( alcuni ) Haplustults … soil characteristics Inceptisoles Entisoles Mollisoles Alfisoles ( alcuni ) Haplustults

7. … what affects the quality of Huehuetenango coffee ?