Along western edge of the Indian Peninsula runs a range of mountains called the Western Ghats. Regarded as one of the bio-diversity hotspots of the world, these pristine hills and valleys are home to a trove of flora and fauna, some of which remain undiscovered to this day. In the midst of this scene sits Bettadamalali Estate, a 450 acre estate established in the early 1900's.
Land |
450 acres |
Area under Arabica |
250 |
Area under robusta |
100 |
Area under conservation |
50 |
Area under other crops |
50 |
Elevation |
800 m to 1350 m |
Shade |
Native species and silver oak |
Soil |
|
Rainfall |
2100 to 2300 mm |
Temperature |
18 to 32 degrees Celsius |
Harvesting season |
Late November to end of February |
Intercrops |
Beetle nut, Black pepper |
450
Land in acres
250
Arabica in acres
100
Robusta in acres
2100 - 2300
rainfall