Cuscatleco is an Arabica coffee variety an introgressed variety, related to Sarchimor. Muy bien adaptada a altitudes medias. Resistant a la roya y algunos nematodos.
Plant Characteristics
| Stature | Short/Compact |
| Leaf Tip Color | Green |
| Bean Size | Large |
Yield and Quality
El yield potential de Cuscatleco es medium (using Caturra and K7 = Medium as reference). Su cup quality at altitude es good. It performs best at low to medium altitude zones (400-1400 m).
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 | Intermediate Resistance 🟡🟡⚪ |
| Nematodes | Resistant 🟢🟢🟢 |
| Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) | Unknown ❓ |
Agronomic Data
| Years to First Harvest | Year 3 |
| Nutritional Requirements | High |
| Fruit Maturation | Average |
| Cherry to Parchment Yield | High |
| Planting Density | 5000-6000 trees per ha (using single vertical stem pruning) |
Additional Agronomic Information
Nematodes: No resistente a nematodes Pratylenchus. Es resistente a Meloidogyne exigua.
Origin and Genetics
| Species | C. arabica (Arábica) |
| Genetic Group | Introgression (Sarchimor related) |
| Family / Lineage | Selección de T5296 |
| Breeder | Fundación Salvadoreña para Investigaciones del Café (PROCAFÉ) |
Source: Coffea Variedades Catálogo, World Coffee Research (2025). Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. varieties.worldcoffeeresearch.org
