What Conditions are Required for Coffee Cultivation? What Do Coffee Trees Look Like? What are the Characteristics of Coffee Trees?

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FrontStreet Coffee: Coffee Growing Conditions and Coffee Tree Characteristics

Coffee cannot be grown in any environment. Originally a plant that grows in tropical rainforest conditions, coffee has developed during its phylogenetic evolution to require quiet winds, cool temperatures, shade or semi-shade, and humid environments. Therefore, coffee has strict requirements for growing conditions. We call the strip-shaped area between 25 degrees north and south latitude, suitable for coffee growth, the coffee belt.

1. Temperature

Temperature requirements vary by cultivation variety. Arabica varieties are more cold-resistant and prefer cool climates, requiring an average annual temperature of 19-21°C.

2. Rainfall

Annual rainfall should be above 1250 mm and evenly distributed. Particularly during flowering and young fruit development periods, certain rainfall amounts are most suitable for coffee growth and development.

3. Light

Coffee cannot tolerate strong light and requires appropriate shade. Excessive light inhibits growth. If combined with insufficient water and fertilizer, premature aging may occur, even leading to death. Excessive shade causes excessive branch and leaf growth, sparse flowers and fruits, resulting in very low yields.

4. Wind

Coffee prefers environments with calm winds.

5. Soil

Coffee has well-developed root systems with shallowly distributed absorbing roots, requiring loose, fertile, and well-drained loam soil.

What are the Characteristics of Coffee Trees?

1. Roots

Coffee roots have a conical root system.

2. Stem

The coffee stem, also called the main trunk, develops from erect branches.

3. Leaves

Simple leaves are opposite, green, elliptical to long-elliptical in shape.

4. Flowers

The flowers are white and fragrant.

5. Fruit

The fruit is a drupe, typically containing 2 seeds, though sometimes 1 or 3 seeds may be present.

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