Coffee varietals: V.Colombia varietal

Quality: Good

Yield: High

Disease resistance: Tolerant

Also known as “Variedad Colombia”, this varietal was developed by Colombian researchers at Cenicafe by crossing Caturra and Timor Hybrid

Released in 1982, it was designed to combat the anticipated outbreak of the leaf rust fungus in Colombia. It’s development is credited with saving the Colombian coffee industry from serious damage when the fungus eventually reached Colombia in the mid-80’s.

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