SL34
Overview
SL34 is a Scott Agricultural Laboratories selection derived from French Mission Bourbon stock and closely associated with SL28, though it performs better at higher elevations and in wetter conditions. The cup is similarly outstanding, with vibrant acidity, a heavy body and complex fruit notes spanning stone fruit, citrus and berry, and it is rated excellent at moderate yields between roughly 1,400 and 2,100 metres. Its superior altitude performance confers no disease protection: SL34 remains susceptible to coffee leaf rust and coffee berry disease, and Kenyan farmers manage it with copper-based fungicides and periodic pruning. Together with SL28 it forms the backbone of premium Kenyan lots, the two selections defining the intense, fruit-driven profile for which the country's coffee is internationally sought.
About
SL34 is another selection from Scott Agricultural Laboratories in Kenya, derived from French Mission Bourbon stock. While closely associated with SL28, SL34 performs better at higher altitudes and in wetter conditions. The cup profile is similarly outstanding, featuring vibrant acidity, heavy body, and complex fruit notes including stone fruit, citrus, and berry, making it a staple of premium Kenyan lots.
Disease Resistance
Susceptible to coffee leaf rust and coffee berry disease as a French Mission Bourbon selection. Better altitude performance does not confer resistance; Kenyan farmers manage with copper-based fungicides and periodic pruning.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SL34 coffee?
- SL34 coffee variety — Scott Labs selection with vibrant acidity, heavy body, and complex stone fruit and berry notes.
- What species is SL34 coffee?
- SL34 belongs to the Arabica species.
- Where does SL34 coffee originate from?
- SL34 coffee originates from Kenya.
- At what altitude does SL34 grow?
- SL34 grows optimally at 1400-2100m.
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