Catuai
Coffee(Coffee)
A compact Coffea arabica cultivar bred by the Instituto Agronomico (IAC) in Brazil, from a cross of Caturra and the highly productive Mundo Novo (breeding begun 1949, released 1972); its name comes from a Guarani word meaning very good. It is available in both red-fruited and yellow-fruited types.
Flavor Profile
Good but not exceptional cup quality; good quality potential at high altitude.
Visual Characteristics
Dwarf/compact plant (less compact than Caturra) with average-sized beans and red or yellow cherries.
Growing Tips
Requires high nutrition input; first production in year 3. Its compactness allows dense planting (recommended 5,000-6,000 plants/ha with single-stem pruning).
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Poor; highly susceptible to coffee leaf rust and susceptible to coffee berry disease and nematodes.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.