Ecuador's equatorial climate makes it possible to harvest Arabica and Robusta coffee all year round. Ecuador is one of the few countries in the world where coffee can be grown practically throughout the entire national territory. Out of 24 provinces, 23 grow coffee.Thanks to the diversity of local ecosystems and microclimates, it is possible to grow a wide variety of coffees. The combination of regular rainfall, rich volcanic soils, mild shade and pure water sources at a wide range of altitudes - from sea level up to 2000m - Ecuador offers ideal conditions for any variety, no matter how unusual or demanding. The most commonly grown plants are Bourbon, Typica, Caturra and Sidra, but Gesha, Heirloom, Java and Pacamara are now also cultivated.