COFFEE
Product Description:
Coffee plants ship late April to early May in 3 ½ inch pots. Order early for best availability. Detailed planting information and growing instructions are included with each order and may be obtained below. Available only in the contiguous US.
Plant height | 2-4' (or taller) |
Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
Bearing Age | 3-4 years |
Ripening Time | Fall |
Pollinator Required | No |
Coffea arabica
Initial Instructions
After unpacking your plant, allow a few days for it to gradually acclimate to full light exposure. If planting directly into the ground, choose a location with well-drained, slightly acidic soil. For a container-grown plant re-pot it into a 6-8 inch diameter pot in standard potting soil. The plant will require re-potting to a larger container as it grows. Up-pot when the plant appears root bound or when large roots push out the drainage holes. Finished container size should be approximately 5-8 gallons if the plant is maintained at 2-4 feet.
Cultivation
Water regularly during the growing season and less during the winter. Coffee plants require a 2-3 month period of drier conditions to produce flowers and berries. Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a well-balanced fertilizer.
Size at Maturity
10-12 feet or taller under optimal conditions, but normally maintained at 2-4 feet.
Spacing
5-15 feet depending on overall height of plant.
Pollination
Coffee plants are self-fertile.
Pests & Diseases
Fusarium if the plants suffer from frost damage.
Soil Type
Moist (not soggy), well drained, mildly acidic.
Light Requirements
Filtered sun outdoors, or bright light indoors.
Hardiness
Coffee plants are hardy to 28ºF, but we recommend bringing the plant indoors when temperatures dip below 40ºF.
Bloom Time
Mid-spring
Yield
Variable depending on plant size.