Kenya sl28 varieties Kenya sl34 Coffee varieties introduce what coffee varieties are available in Kenya

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Scott Lab is a Kenya-based research institute that developed a number of varieties under contracts from 1934 to 1963. Scott Lab (Scott Labs) has developed a variety of SL varieties, mainly based on Moka and bourbon varieties brought to Kenya by Scottish and French delegations.

Some more successful SL (Scott Labs … Do you understand?) Varieties are still widely cultivated in Kenya today, however, SL 28 and SL 34 are most relevant to professional coffee. It is worth noting that by "development" we mean that the following varieties were "selected" by the Scott lab over a period of time. They are not "hybrids"-although they are technically "bred" in the "laboratory".

SL 28-1931 by Tanganyika D. R, sl28 has become ubiquitous in Kenya and is considered to be an unusual cup quality. Its leaves are very wide and the top is made of copper. Broad bean has a wide range of varieties and its yield is relatively low. Although this is not the evidence we can find, some sources say that Scott Lab cross-mutated the French mission of Mocha and Yemeni Typica to produce SL 28 variants. Regardless of the exact genetic composition, their initial goal is almost certainly to create a high-quality, reasonably productive and drought-resistant plant. SL 28 just hit the first target.

SL 34, a variety of French envoys, originated from the Loresho plantation in Cabette, with broad leaves and bronze tips. It is widely planted all over Kenya. Sl34 has been paid attention to because of its high productivity and large height range under different climatic conditions. It is also said to be able to withstand drought and heavy rainfall.

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