cacao farming practices

Cacao farming involves selecting healthy young trees, planting them in well-drained, shaded areas, and providing regular watering and nutrient-rich soil. Farmers often use sustainable methods, avoiding harmful chemicals, to promote healthy growth. As the trees mature, they produce pods containing cacao beans, which are harvested when ripe. Farmers carefully pick the pods, extract the beans, and ferment them for several days to develop flavor. After fermentation, beans are dried, sorted, and prepared for processing into chocolate. Good practices focus on crop health, environmental sustainability, and proper harvesting techniques to ensure quality beans and maintain ecological balance.