A cross between Timor Hybrid 832/1 and Caturra. Pedigree selection made by Instituto Hondureño del Café (IHCAFE). Highly similar to T5175.
For more background on the history of the Catimor group of coffees, see T8667.
High yielding plant adapted to lowest altitudes. Requires high fertilization.
Appearance
Agronomics
information
Optimal Altitude
5°N to 5°S:
1000–1600m
5–15°N and 5–15°S:
700–1300m
>15°N and >15°S:
400–1000m
| information Year of First Production | Year Two |
| information Nutrition Requirement | Very High |
| information Ripening of Fruit | Average |
| information Cherry-to-Green-Bean Outturn | Low |
| information Planting Density | 4000-5000 a/ha (using single-stem pruning) |
| Additional Agronomic Information |
Recently, IHCAFE 90 has been confirmed through scientific evaluation to be susceptible to coffee leaf rust in Honduras and maybe possibly also be susceptible in other areas of Central America. Highly susceptible to Ojo de Gallo. |
Genetics
| information Lineage | Timor Hybrid 832/1 x Caturra |
| information Genetic Description | Introgressed (Catimor) |
| History |
Availability
| information Breeder | Instituto Hondureño del Café (IHCAFE) |
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This variety is available through the WCR Verified℠ program. Find a nursery. |
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