Coffea arabica 'Catuai Yellow' is a compact, high-yielding cultivar developed in Brazil in 1972 by crossing Mundo Novo and Caturra varieties. This variety produces distinctive golden-yellow cherries at maturity, creating a visually striking appearance in plantations. Germination is moderately challenging and requires consistently warm, moist conditions with fresh, viable seeds.
Before sowing
Use fresh, viable seeds with living embryos. Coffee seeds lose viability if dried below 15% moisture or stored longer than 3-4 months.
Sowing
What to expect
Tips
Maintain constant moisture and warmth (around 25°C) during the 45-90 day germination period. Keep soil in partial shade or darkness; coffee seeds germinate better without direct light. Use fresh seeds only - stored seeds lose viability rapidly. Consider tenting seedlings with clear plastic to maintain high humidity and soil moisture. Do not let seeds dry out completely. Once cotyledons emerge, gradually increase light exposure to partial shade. Seedlings will be ready for transplant after 90 days when they have several sets of true leaves.
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