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Grafted Ruiru 11 Coffee Seedlings
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Market Demand
High Demand
Details
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- Other
- Crop Type
- Cash Crops
Grafted Ruiru 11 Coffee Seedlings Highlights
- High Yield Potential: Ruiru 11 is a high-yielding coffee variety, known for its robust production of quality beans. It is a popular choice for commercial coffee farming due to its consistent output.
- Disease Resistance: This variety exhibits good resistance to common coffee diseases like coffee berry disease (CBD) and coffee leaf rust. This resilience contributes to healthier plants and better yields.
- Adaptable Growing Conditions: Ruiru 11 thrives in tropical climates with adequate rainfall and well-drained soil. It performs best at altitudes typically between 1500 and 2000 meters above sea level.
- Quality Coffee Beans: The beans produced by Ruiru 11 are known for their good quality, often characterized by a balanced flavor profile. This makes them desirable for both local and international markets.
- Maturity and Harvest: Grafted Ruiru 11 seedlings typically mature faster than un-grafted varieties. The main harvest season usually occurs once a year, depending on the specific climate and altitude.
Description
• Grafted Ruiru 11 coffee seedlings, a Kenyan hybrid developed by KALRO. • Resistant to Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) and Leaf Rust, reducing chemical use by approximately 30%. • Matures in 2 years, significantly faster than SL28 varieties (3-4 years). • High yield potential: 2.5-3 tons/ha of clean coffee, compared to 0.3-2 tons/ha for SL varieties. • Compact tree structure allows for high density planting: 2500-3000 trees/ha at 2x2m spacing. • Cup quality is comparable to SL28. • Adapted to mid-altitude regions in Kenya. • Tip: Drip irrigation of 50mm every 21 days in the dry season can increase yield by over 70%. Intercropping with beans is recommended over maize.
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| Type | Other | Fruit Seeds | Fertilizers |
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| Price | KSh 80 | KSh 100 | KSh 100 |
