The Agricultural Research Company of Minas Gerais (EPAMIG) begins the commercialization of qualified coffee seeds in 2023. The materials are offered by the Experimental Fields of Três Pontas, Machado and São Sebastião do Paraíso (South of Minas) and Patrocínio (Alto Paranaíba) and meet the requirements of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa), such as minimum germination of 70%, absence of live insects and 98% purity.
EPAMIG agronomist and technical advisor Vanessa Figueiredo highlights that opting for qualified seeds is essential for the formation of healthy seedlings. "The investment in the formation of coffee crops is high, so the producer must pay special attention when purchasing seeds. A qualified seed will produce vigorous seedlings and, consequently, contribute to obtaining a crop with high productive potential ”.
Seeds are made available, especially during the harvest period, between the months of May and August. Vanessa Figueiredo explains that there are differences in the preparation of grains intended for seed production and those used for drinking. “The coffee beans intended for the production of quality seeds must be harvested at the “cherry” stage, peeled, degummed in clean water and washed until all mucilage is removed. After this procedure, it must be placed to dry in a clean and ventilated place.”
The cultivars offered are registered in the National Cultivar Registry (RNC). The quantity and varieties offered may vary between units:
No Três Pontas Experimental Field (CETP) cultivars MGS Aranãs, MGS Paraíso 2, Paraíso MG 419-1, Topázio MG1190, Catiguá MG 2 and MGS Catiguá 3 are available, in addition to Catuaí Vermelho IAC 144 and IAC 99, Catuaí Amarelo IAC 62, Mundo Novo IAC 379/19 and IAC 376/4, Acaiá IAC 474/19 and Catucaí yellow 2 SL.
No Machado Experimental Field (CEMA) The cultivars MGS Aranãs, MGS Paraíso 2, Topázio MG 1190, Catiguá MG 2, Paraíso MG H 419-1, Bourbon Amarelo IAC J10, Catuaí Amarelo IAC 47, Catuaí Vermelho IAC 144, Catucaí Amarelo 2SL and Mundo Novo IAC 379/ are available. 19.
No São Sebastião do Paraíso Experimental Field (CESP) The available cultivars are Catiguá MG 2, Paraíso MG H 419-1, MGS Paraíso 2, Topázio MG 1190 and MGS Aranãs, Mundo Novo IAC 379/19, Catuaí Vermelho IAC 144, Catuaí Vermelho IAC 99, Catuaí Amarelo IAC 62.
No Sponsorship Experimental Field, the available seeds are from the cultivars Topázio MG 1190, MGS EPAMIG 1194, Catiguá MG 2, MGS Ametista, MGS Aranãs, Pau-Brasil MG 1, MGS Paraíso 2, MGS Catiguá 3, Sarchimor MG 8840, Acaiá Cerrado MG 1474, Rubi MG 1192, Catuaí Amarelo IAC 62, Catuaí Vermelho IAC 99 and IAC 144, Mundo Novo IAC 379/19.
Orders can be made at the units. Delivery of seeds can be made in person or by post.
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