How are the top ten coffee in Ethiopia grown? Introduction to the planting model of coffee beans in Ethiopia

Six patterns of Ethiopian coffee

Ethiopia has one of the most diverse seed carrying patterns in the world, with people generally divided into two large planting environments based on vegetation cover, the first being forested areas with shade trees and the second being direct sunlight, from which six planting patterns derive.

I. Forest Shade Model

There are two types of forest shade patterns. One kind belongs to full shade, that is, it refers to artificial planting or traditional wild coffee trees in specific sites. Wild coffee trees are generally grown in mountain forests. After the fruits are ripe, nearby residents come to harvest them. If coffee is grown in an environment close to forests, shade trees nearby are generally of economic value. The other model is semi-shaded, where the planting environment is relatively less vegetated. Local farmers will also do some simple care while planting coffee trees, mainly aiming at yield.

II. Full sunshine mode

The full day pattern is usually planted sparingly in courtyards, with no shade trees surrounding coffee plants, and is common at high altitudes of 1700 - 2000 meters.

III. Garden planting mode

The garden planting pattern, as the name suggests, is that coffee trees are planted in their own yards or near their homes, and are often mixed with other crops, with half shade and full sun.

IV. Agroforestry model

Coffee plants are grown in shade or semi-shade patterns using traditional local trees or fruit trees. Many professional coffee farmers who adopt this method, such as the famous Sidama and Yegashefi, are planted in this pattern.

V. Coffee Estate/Plot

Privatized estates or production blocks of private individuals or enterprises.

VI. Large plantations

The planting area is more than 50 hectares.