Coffee knowledge-- Coffee cultivation

Coffee can not be grown in any environment, because it is originally a plant growing in a tropical rain forest. In systematic development, coffee forms the habit of calm wind, cool, shaded or semi-shaded and humid environment. Therefore, coffee has strict requirements on planting conditions. We call the strips on both sides of the equator, between latitudes 25 degrees south and north, suitable for coffee growth as coffee belts.

1. Temperature. The temperature requirement varies with the cultivated species, and the small seed species are more hardy and prefer a warm and cool climate, requiring an annual average temperature of 19-21 degrees.

2. Rainfall. Annual rainfall of more than 1250 mm, uniform distribution, especially in the flowering and young fruit development period, there is a certain amount of rainfall is most suitable for the growth and development of coffee.

3. Light. Coffee is not resistant to strong light, needs proper shade, the light is too strong, and the growth is inhibited. If you add in the lack of water and fertilizer, there will be premature senility and even death. Excessive shade, long branches and leaves, few flowers and fruits, and low yield.

4. Wind. Coffee prefers a quiet breeze.

5. Soil. Coffee has well-developed roots and shallow distribution of absorbing roots, which requires loose, fertile and well-drained loam.