Coca leaves are nothing short of the crowning glory of Schedule 1 drug production. It offers the highest profit margin for players who reach the late stages of the game.
As the essential ingredient for producing cocaine, these leaves require careful cultivation and processing to maximize profits.
Unlocking Coca Leaves In Schedule 1
The road to accessing coca leaves isn’t that simple. First, you have to make significant progress in the game. For instance:
- Reach the Enforcer 1 rank to unlock the Docks region
- Build relationships with either Javier Cooper or Mac Cooper
- Meet Salvador Moreno, the only dealer who sells coca seeds
Progression through these levels of the game ensures that only seasoned players can reap the rich gains from cocaine production.
Acquisition And Cultivation
Once you have met all those requirements, you can buy coca seeds from Salvador Moreno for $80 each.
You’ll find Moreno at the Mayor’s House near the coast. After purchasing the seeds from him, you can start the cultivation process.
- Plant the seeds in grow pots
- Obtain approximately 6-9 leaves, depending on maturity condition
- Using red fertilizer can increase your yield
- Monitor growth closely to optimize harvest
Coca leaves are unique among Schedule 1 drugs as they come in only one variation. The distinction lies in post-harvest processing.
The Crucial Drying Process
What really makes a difference with coca leaves as opposed to other ingredients is this vital drying phase. After harvesting your leaves, you must:
- A drying rack processes the leaves just harvested.
- Their drying time should be closely monitored: longer drying gives higher quality.
- Don’t be in a rush through this, as hasty drying leads to low-grade cocaine.
Thus, this extra processing increases production times but indeed pays for itself with the profits.
Equipment And Production Chain
In order to profit entirely from using coca leaves, you will need special gear from Oscar at the illegal warehouse in the Docks area:
- Grow pots for cultivation
- Drying racks for processing
- Cauldrons to mix dried leaves with gasoline
- Lab ovens for producing the final product
These equipments would cost a ton, making coca production more of an endgame activity that takes high investment to set up.
