Cocoa Crop Cultivation: A Comprehensive Guide
COCOA CROP (Teobroma cacao)
Taxonomy
Family: Malvaceae
Species: Theobroma cacao L.
Origin and Significance
Cocoa originated in the wet tropics of America, specifically northwestern South America and the Amazon. The Mayans in Mexico domesticated and cultivated cocoa, developing a sophisticated culture around its use as a beverage. In contrast, cocoa remained wild in South America. The Spanish adopted the original Nahuatl language names for cocoa, “cocoa” and “chocolate,” from Mexico.
Climate and Soil Requirements
Temperature
Cocoa
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