Coffee Bean Cultivation Regions Have Specific Locations - Interconnected Growing Conditions

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FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Coffee Cultivation

The origin of coffee trees is in Ethiopia, Africa. In botany, coffee trees belong to the evergreen trees of the Coffea genus in the Rubiaceae family. What is commonly referred to as coffee beans are actually the seeds of the fruit produced by coffee trees, but because they are shaped like beans, they are called coffee beans.

Climate is the decisive factor for coffee cultivation. Coffee trees are only suitable for growing in tropical or subtropical regions, so the area between 25 degrees north and south latitude is generally called the coffee belt or coffee zone. However, not all land within this area can cultivate excellent coffee trees.

Coffee cannot be cultivated in any environment. As it originally grew in tropical rainforest conditions, it has developed habits during its phylogenetic evolution that require calm winds, cool temperatures, shade or semi-shade, and humid environments. Therefore, coffee has strict requirements for cultivation conditions. We call the strip area between 25 degrees north and south of the equator suitable for coffee growth the coffee belt.

Key Growing Conditions for Coffee

1. Temperature. Temperature requirements vary by cultivation species. 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, a certain amount of rainfall is 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 and even death may occur. Excessive shade leads to overgrown branches and leaves, sparse flowers and fruits, and very low yields.

4. Wind. Coffee prefers calm wind environments.

5. Soil. Coffee has well-developed root systems with shallow absorption roots, requiring loose, fertile, and well-drained loam soil.

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