Partner Farmer: Don Leoncio García
Farm created in 1990, dedicated to the cultivation of coffee and alternative products. It has reforested approximately 1,000 native and exotic trees, protects a conservation area of 1 ha (water resources, flora and fauna) and has organic and Fairtrade certifications.
Partner Farmer: Don Leoncio García
Farm created in 1990, dedicated to the cultivation of coffee and alternative products. It has reforested approximately 1,000 native and exotic trees, protects a conservation area of 1 ha (water resources, flora and fauna) and has organic and Fairtrade certifications.
2024 July - Germination
- Seed Variety: Bourbon, Catimore, Caturra
- Substrate disinfection: Solarization.
2024 November onwards - Sowing
- Field altitude: 1450 meters above sea level.
- Agricultural amendment applied at planting: It was not necessary.
2024 May, August - Crop management
- Activities: Fertilization and weeding.
- Type of weeding: Manual and mechanical (brush cutter).
2024 March to September - Harvest and Post-harvest
- Fermentation time: 63 h, 47 min.
- Amount of water used per kg of dry parchment: 3.16 L
- Water source: Riachuelo
- Use of cherry tree peel: Infusion
- Drying plant: Module
- Drying time: 25 d, 05 h
2024 March to August - Transportation to collection center
Photo Gallery of our process
1. Selective harvesting of coffee cherry trees
2. Harvesting and revaluation of coffee
3. Pulping
4. Prolonged fermentation in a portable tank
5. Fermentation in twin tanks
6. Washing and revalse on parchment
7. Solar drying system with rails
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8. Technical visit in drying process
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9. Implementation of veliveria for honey water treatment.
