Rwenzori Mountains · Variety
SL28 in Rwenzori Mountains
Rwenzori Mountains is known for the 'mountains of the moon' — uganda's natural-process arabica frontier, and SL28 is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 1,400–2,100 m — SL28's preferred range is 1,400–2,100 m — and harvest runs two crops: april – july, october – january, the window in which the variety's character is decided in the field.
SL28 brings its own agronomic personality to Rwenzori Mountains: a tall, broad leaves, bronze tips plant with moderate yield potential, and disease behavior best summarized as susceptible to rust and cbd; excellent drought tolerance. Regional processing leans on natural, washed, which shapes how the variety's raw material reaches the cup.
Tasted side by side with the same variety from other regions, Rwenzori Mountains's expression stands apart: the variety contributes blackcurrant, grapefruit, tomato-vine acidity, wine-like body — the classic kenya profile, while the regional cup runs toward strawberry, winey fruit, and dark chocolate in naturals; washed lots show plum and bright citrus. That interaction — genetics times place — is exactly what regional sourcing is about.
Key facts
| Region | Rwenzori Mountains |
|---|---|
| Country | Uganda |
| Region altitude | 1,400–2,100 m |
| Variety optimal altitude | 1,400–2,100 m |
| Harvest | Two crops: April – July, October – January |
| Species | Arabica |
| Lineage | Scott Agricultural Laboratories selection (Kenya, 1935) from Tanganyika drought-resistant stock |
| Disease resistance | Susceptible to rust and CBD; excellent drought tolerance |
| Regional cup profile | Strawberry, winey fruit, and dark chocolate in naturals; washed lots show plum and bright citrus. |
SL28 in Rwenzori Mountains — frequently asked questions
Does SL28 grow well in Rwenzori Mountains?
Yes — the region's 1,400–2,100 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 1,400–2,100 m, and local processing traditions (natural, washed) suit its characteristics. It is one of the varieties Rwenzori Mountains is known for.
What does Rwenzori Mountains SL28 taste like?
Expect blackcurrant, grapefruit, tomato-vine acidity, wine-like body — the classic kenya profile, expressed through the region's typical character: strawberry, winey fruit, and dark chocolate in naturals; washed lots show plum and bright citrus.
When is SL28 from Rwenzori Mountains harvested?
The regional harvest runs two crops: april – july, october – january; fresh lots typically reach export markets one to three months after milling.
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