SL14 is an Arabica coffee variety from the Bourbon-Typica group (Borbón relacionada). Variedad keniana de porte high con muy buena calidad de taza en altitudes elevadas.
Plant Characteristics
| Stature | Tall |
| Leaf Tip Color | Bronze |
| Bean Size | Large |
Yield and Quality
El yield potential de SL14 es medium (using Caturra and K7 = Medium as reference). Su cup quality at altitude es very good. Su optimal altitude es high.
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 | Low Resistance/Susceptible 🔴⚪⚪ |
| Nematodes | Susceptible 🔴⚪⚪ |
| Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) | Susceptible 🔴⚪⚪ |
Agronomic Data
| Years to First Harvest | Year 3 |
| Nutritional Requirements | Medium |
| Fruit Maturation | Average |
| Cherry to Parchment Yield | Average |
| Planting Density | 1000-2000 árboles por ha |
Origin and Genetics
| Species | C. arabica (Arábica) |
| Genetic Group | Bourbon-Typica Group (Bourbon related) |
| Family / Lineage | Selección de Borbón |
| Breeder | Coffee Research Institute (CRI), Kenia |
Source: Coffea Variedades Catálogo, World Coffee Research (2025). Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. varieties.worldcoffeeresearch.org
