SA 237 is a Robusta coffee variety Grupo del Congo. Adecuado para el cultivo en sistemas agroforestales en zonas de clima seco.
Plant Characteristics
| Stature | Tall |
| Leaf Tip Color | Light Bronze |
| Bean Size | Large (criba/malla 17 o mayor) |
Yield and Quality
El yield potential de SA 237 es 800-2100 kg/ha.
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 🔴⚪⚪ |
Agronomic Data
| Years to First Harvest | Year 2 |
| Nutritional Requirements | Medium |
| Fruit Maturation | Average |
| Cherry to Parchment Yield | Unknown |
| Planting Density | 1000-2000 trees per ha (using single vertical stem pruning) |
Additional Agronomic Information
Este clon es apto para el cultivo en zonas de clima seco y rendirá mejor en la franja de altitud de 400-900 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Este clon es susceptible al Pratylenchus coffeae. Tiene que ser plantado junto con otros clones para permitir la fructificación.
Origin and Genetics
| Species | C. canephora (Robusta) |
| Genetic Group | Grupo del Congo |
| Family / Lineage | La composición genética de este clon se aproxima al grupo 'R' de las especies robusta. |
| Breeder | Instituto Indonesio de Investigación del Café y el Cacao (ICCRI) |
Source: Coffea Variedades Catálogo, World Coffee Research (2025). Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. varieties.worldcoffeeresearch.org
