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Overview

Fertilization: Fertilizes twice a year Weed Control: Weed control is done mechanically and he uses a hoe and a machete to finish off. Disease and pest Control: Chemicals are applied only if necessary. Varieties: Catuai and Lempira Tissues and Shading: Pruning is done with selective and sanitary purposes. Shade is regulated to a 40%. Harvesting: Harvesting begins in December and ends in April, all the family helps during these period and they cut only the ripe grains. Wet-Milling: He uses a pulping machine with engine, natural removal of the mucilage, washed in selection tanks. Commercialization: He sells his coffee to a cooperative. Flora: Guanijiquil, Ingas, Encino, Esquin, Sucunan. Fauna: rabbits, parrots, pigeons, gosornix, deer, hawk, tepescuintle, gilgerillo Gualcince is one of the several municipalities of the Lempira department. It is located 78 km from Gracias city. It has 2 entrances, which separate from the main road that leads to southern municipalities. The road which is winding and narrow is constantly being repaired. The geography of Gualcince is one of the main reasons why coffee plantations are the main economical activity. Corn and beans cannot be excluded since they are part of the national diet. The cattle raising is only for local consumption. The vegetables are scarce there for they are brought from other municipalities and even from other departments, such as Intibuca. The mestizo cross-breed of Spanish settlers and native Indian represents half of the population. The 2nd half consists of native Indians descendants. Gualcince displays incredible landscapes of high, steep pine forest mountains. Also the very old buildings such as the catholic church and some houses that are still occupied. One popular dish here, are the Pupusas de Flor de Loroco.