No, a coffee farmer in La Montagne, Jacmel, Haiti, cannot harvest coffee all year round. The harvest is seasonal, with specific periods for the main crop and sometimes a smaller, secondary one.
The coffee plant's fruiting cycle is dependent on the climate, specifically the wet and dry seasons.
Main Harvest: The primary coffee harvest in Haiti generally runs from September to March, with the peak months typically falling in December and January. During this period, the majority of the coffee cherries ripen and are hand-picked.
"Fly Crop": Some regions of Haiti may have a smaller, secondary harvest, often referred to as a "fly crop."
This less consistent harvest usually occurs around the months of April to June. The yield from this secondary crop is significantly smaller than the main harvest.
Since the coffee is of the Arabica variety, which is known for its high quality, a farmer would practice selective hand-picking. This involves going through the coffee grove multiple times during the harvest season to pick only the perfectly ripe, red cherries, leaving the green ones to ripen for a later picking. This process extends the harvest period for a single farmer, but it is not a year-round activity.
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