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Some farmers have enough resources to interplant the rows of young coffee with chiles. The family consumes the peppers for much needed vitamins, and sells them for a small source of income. Once the coffee grows high, it shades the sun-loving chiles and limits their production.During the third year, the coffee flowers. The new varieties look almost snow-covered with the tight clusters of white flowers. If pollination is good, the beans begin to form. As harvest nears, the branches bow with the weight they carry.
In September, the green beans turn red as they ripen. The farmers must make a daily pass through the field to handpick each bean for the best ripeness and quality. Even the youngest children help during this incredibly labor-intensive process, with area schools, if there are any, closed.
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