Balanoor Plantations and Industries Limited

Infantry Road, Bangalore, Karnataka

Amidst the rolling Sahyadri ranges of the Western Ghats, in the vicinity of Chickmagalur are the Coffee plantations belonging to Balanoor, extending over an area of 600 hectares. High elevation (900 to 1400 meters. MSL), copious rainfall (300 cm p.a.), rich deep soil and evergreen shade have helped nurture the coffees. The company grows Arabica and Robusta coffee. Of the Arabica variety approximately 80 per cent is converted into washed coffee, called "Arabica Parchment"; and the remaining 20 per cent is prepared by the natural method and is referred to as "Cherry". Of the Robusta Variety – 65 per cent is washed coffee which is called "Robusta Parchment" and the rest is prepared as Robusta Cherry. Our annual production of coffee is around 500 Tons. The annual production is increasing as we are systematically replanting old plants and filling in vacancies with better quality and high yielding varieties.

The company grows Arabica and Robusta coffee. Of the Arabica variety approximately 80 per cent is converted into washed coffee, called "Arabica Parchment"; and the remaining 20 per cent is prepared by the natural method and is referred to as "Cherry". Of the Robusta Variety – 65 per cent is washed coffee which is called "Robusta Parchment" and the rest is prepared as Robusta Cherry. Our annual production of coffee is around 500 Tons.

The ornamental plants nursery, "Palm Springs", spread over 12 hectares of land at Doddaballapur on the outskirts of Bangalore, is home to over 350 plant varieties and orchards.