Climate conditions?
The natural habitat of the cacao tree is in the lower level of the evergreen rainforest, and climatic factors, particularly temperature such as humidity, light and shade, and rainfall, are important in encouraging the finest growth.
Temperature: Cacao plants respond better when there are high temperatures, this is with a maximum average of 30 - 32ºC and a minimum average of 18 - 21ºC.
The natural habitat of the cacao tree is in the lower level of the evergreen rainforest, and climatic factors, particularly temperature such as humidity, light and shade, and rainfall, are important in encouraging the finest growth.
Temperature: Cacao plants respond better when there are high temperatures, this is with a maximum average of 30 - 32ºC and a minimum average of 18 - 21ºC.