Wednesday 24 December 2014

Harvesting

Cocoa planted in the year 2009, was harvested in 2014, and the two acres of cocoa trees yielded approximately 100 kg of cocoa. It is anticipated that production will improve as the trees mature. The estimated harvest for 2015 is expected to be in the region of 400kg of cocoa as approximately six acres are now bearing trees.

Cracking pods and removing beans


Pods loaded on pickup

 
 

2 comments:

  1. Is the maturity time usually five years?

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  2. 5 years for maturity is very long! what is the cost factor for annual maintenance of a private estate ?

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