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West African landrace Forastero. Smooth, round pods. Backbone of Ghanaian and Ivorian production. Consistent, reliable flavour.

Where it's grown

1 recorded place
Ghanacountry level
2 calendar · 1 yield

Growing conditions

Climate zoneTropical humid forest zone
Altitude0 – 400 m
Rainfall1200 – 2000 mm
Temperature21 – 33 °C
SoilForest soils, laterites with good organic matter