El Naciente - Honduras 2007 Verified listing

El Naciente HistoryVictor Peres was born 46 years ago, from a coffee producing family. Married to Maria Arcenia Hernandez, and has 8 children with her (5 daughters and 3 sons). In 1990 Victor co-founder a coffee producer’s coop named COMISAMIL. Last few years, he has been a regular and successful participant in coffee competitions like COE. Due mainly to these activities, he gained with the years of positive results for him, and above all a better way of life for his family. Quality PracticesCoffee selection pre and post-harvesting.

Environmental Care

Biological and water reserve within the Puca mountain range (over 1500 mts of altitude) Coffee Process InformationFertilization: Special coffee fertilizing formula, soon after rainy season start.
Disease and Pest Control: Integral agricultural system and management of plagues.
Harvesting: Handpicking of ripe grains of Coffee begins in January and finish in June. This task is performed by skillful men and woman.
Pulp and Fermentation: Compact depulping system, concrete piles for coffee fermentation. Coffee quality selection during washing.
Drying: Solar dryers, final selection of quality by the family.

Other Statistics:

Annual Production: 30 bags
Coffee varieties: Catuai
Type of Soil: Franc
Average Annual Rainfall: 2,000 mm
Type of Shade: Inga
Water Source: Natural Water sources from the farm
Permanent Employees: 1
Temporary Employees: 8