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La Montaña
History
50% of this property I inherited from my father, the other part has
been seeded with the income from what was already seeded; from my father’s
and mother’s generation, my children and I are the only ones left.
Quality Practices
Seed plots and breeding grounds weave handling and shade, grounds and
fertilization control of plagues and diseases, caficultora and environment,
administration of property, beneficiary and diversification
Environmental Care
The pulp becomes organic fertilizer with Californian earth worm. The
honey waters are deposited in oxidation lagoons, the zone is protected against
fires and deforestation since this property this located near La Tigra National
park and the Capital of Honduras.
Coffee Process Information
Fertilization: We fertilize with Bocashi, 1 lb per plant three
applications on June, September and December we use techniques of ground
conservation live barriers, wind break barriers, we used 3.500 pts/mz plus
the shade we mow 3 times a year.
Disease and Pest Control: Because of the height and the climate
that favors to us, we have not had plagues that do not cause significant
and economic damages. We have made samplings and tracking of plagues and
diseases.
Harvesting: Handpicking of ripe grains of Coffee begins in December
and finish in April.
Pulping and Fermentation: The pulp is removed in a horizontal
pulp remover 2 ½ spurts, this machine is being checked before beginning
the work so that all the changes and adjustments that are necessary are
made. The Pulp remover is washed before and after each round. The time of
fermentation takes 30 to 36 hours after the pulp is removed.
Drying: In a solar dryer constructed in the property with
screens to a height of a meter of the ground covered with plastic to a height
of three meters.
Other Statistics:
Annual Production: 700 bags
Coffee varieties: Catuaí
Type of Soil: Franc
Average Annual Rainfall: 1,900 mm
Type of Shade: Black Guama, White Guama, Guanjiniquil
Water Source: Natural water sources from the farm
Permanent Employees: 4
Temporary Employees: 15 - 20
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