Frequently asked questions

Is K7 resistant to coffee leaf rust?

Declared resistance: Susceptible.

How it grows

Growing altitudefrom 1000 m

Disease resistanceSusceptible

YieldMedium

Potenziale in tazzaGood

Identified in1936

Bourbon-Typica group, from French Mission stock. Released in 1936 after five generations of selection, starting from a choice made by the grower R.H. Walker.

Where it is grown

Origin Kenya

Species Arabica

Origin altitude1400–2000 m

Harvestoct · nov · dec

Genealogy

Gave rise to:

Batian Ruiru 11

Sources

• https://varieties.worldcoffeeresearch.org/varieties/k7

Last updated: 12 sep 2026.

Altitude, cup profile and scores describe the typical behaviour of the variety: a single lot depends on the harvest year, soil, processing and roast. Data without a verified source is not published.

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