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Cocoa cultivation in ghana:
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The cocoa fruits are harvested by hand and gently pried open with a machete. After harvesting, the cocoa beans are piled in mounds and covered with banana leaves. The beans remain under the leaves for five to eight days, and the fermentation process releases the delicious aroma of the chocolate.
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When was Cocoa Cultivation in Ghana first introduced?
It was first introduced in 1815 and 1843 by the Dutch and Swiss, respectively, but failed to survive. Later in 1879, a Ghanaian, Tetteh Quarshie, successfully started a cocoa farm and raised about 300 trees by 1890.
Why Ghana is suitable for cocoa cultivation?
New land brought under cultivation. More intensive use of household labour. A good rainfall pattern. Effectiveness of farm spraying and increased fertilizer use.
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