Pod sleeving for cacao is a simple but very effective method to protect developing cacao pods from pests, diseases, and physical damage. Here’s a clear guide: 🌱 What is Pod Sleeving? Pod sleeving is the practice of covering young cacao pods (usually 1–2 weeks old) with a plastic or paper sleeve to protect them until maturity. 🎯 Purpose / Benefits 1. 🐛 Protects from pests – such as mirid bugs (capsids), pod borers, and rodents. 2. 🍄 Reduces fungal diseases – like black pod (Phytophthora) by m

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