Catigua MG2 is an Arabica coffee variety an introgressed variety. Se recomienda para la producción de café de especialidad en Brasil. Ampliamente adaptable y tolerante a la sequía.
Plant Characteristics
| Stature | Short/Compact |
| Leaf Tip Color | Bronze |
| Bean Size | Below Average |
Yield and Quality
El yield potential de Catigua MG2 es high (using Caturra and K7 = Medium as reference). Su cup quality at altitude es very good. Su optimal altitude es high.
Disease Resistance
Disease resistance is a key factor in choosing any variety. It is important to remember that a variety that is resistant today may not be tomorrow, as diseases are constantly evolving.
| Coffee Leaf Rust | High Resistance 🟢🟢🟢 |
| Nematodes | Susceptible 🔴⚪⚪ |
| Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) | Unknown ❓ |
Agronomic Data
| Years to First Harvest | Year 2 |
| Nutritional Requirements | Medium |
| Fruit Maturation | Late |
| Cherry to Parchment Yield | Average |
| Planting Density | 4000-5000 trees per ha (using single vertical stem pruning) |
Additional Agronomic Information
Amplia capacidad de adaptación a diferentes entornos, tolera déficits de agua moderados. Las cerezas están fuertemente adheridas a la planta.
Origin and Genetics
| Species | C. arabica (Arábica) |
| Genetic Group | Introgression (Other) |
| Family / Lineage | Catuai x Timor Hybrid |
| Breeder | EMBRAPA |
Source: Coffea Variedades Catálogo, World Coffee Research (2025). Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. varieties.worldcoffeeresearch.org
