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Cacao Varieties in the Philippines by jay is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The cacao tree is native to South America and grows best in tropical climates between 10-20 degrees north and south of the equator, known as the "Cocoa Belt". It can grow up to 40 feet tall and bears pods containing 20-40 cocoa beans after 18 months. There are three main varieties grown worldwide - Forastero, Criollo, and Trinitario. Forastero is the most widely grown due to its hardiness and yield but lower quality, while Criollo has superior quality but is more difficult to cultivate. Trinitario is a hybr
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