Kartika 1 is an Arabica coffee variety an introgressed variety, related to Catimor. Variedad de porte low con resistencia a la roya, adaptada a bajas altitudes en Indonesia.
Plant Characteristics
| Stature | Short/Compact |
| Leaf Tip Color | Bronze |
| Bean Size | Average |
Yield and Quality
El yield potential de Kartika 1 es high (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 | High Resistance 🟢🟢🟢 |
| Nematodes | Susceptible 🔴⚪⚪ |
| Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) | Unknown ❓ |
Agronomic Data
| Years to First Harvest | Year 2 |
| Nutritional Requirements | High |
| Fruit Maturation | Average |
| Cherry to Parchment Yield | Average |
| Planting Density | 3000-4000 árboles por ha |
Origin and Genetics
| Species | C. arabica (Arábica) |
| Genetic Group | Introgression (Catimor related) |
| Family / Lineage | Híbrido de Timor x Caturra |
| Breeder | Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute (ICCRI) |
Source: Coffea Variedades Catálogo, World Coffee Research (2025). Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. varieties.worldcoffeeresearch.org
