Finca San Isidro
Natural Resources
Shade Trees: Guamo trees, citrus, coffee walnut
Wildlife: Kingfisher, bluejays, gorriones, rabbits, snakes, frogs
Water Resources: Aqueduct
Soil: Sandy
Living Barriers: Golgota, palmas, orange
Processes
Wet Coffee Processing: Traditional
Drying Method: Parabolic using the sun
Waste-water treatment System: Filter
Pulp Treatment: Composting using amendments
San Isidro
Municipality: Palestina
Vereda: Libano
Altitude: 1,600 msnm
Coordinates: 1.741298, -76.1143
Total Area: 10 Hectare
Coffee Area: 8.0 Hectare
Production Area: 5.5 hectare
Coffee production: 25,000 Kg dried Parchment Coffee
Conservation Area: 0 Hectare
Coffee Varietals: Caturra, Castillo
Certifications: Rainforest Alliance
Average Precipitation: 1,370mm
Average Temp: 19.0 C
History
Alirio Aguilera was born here, in Palestina between mountains and coffee plants. His parents came from Santander to Huila 60 years ago looking for a better place to live. Their parents had six children but Alirio is the one that grows coffee. He learned to love coffee growing from his father. Alirio started his farm with two coffee hectares that he inherited. Little by little he was increasing the size of his farm. He has been married to Luvia Muñoz for 25 years. They are the parents of 3 children. thanks to his efforts, and of the support of his family, in 2012 his farm was the second from the competition that Monmouthheld with the help of Condor. In 2013 he won the cup of excellence competition.
Crop Management
Pest and Disease Control: Broca and Coffee Leaf Rust
Weeds Control: Herbicide and Mechanical
Fertilization: Chemical and Organic
Organic Matter Application: 26,000 Kg/Ha/Year