Question

Write a short note on coffee cultivation

Answer 1

Cultivation of the coffee plant, usually done in large commercial operations. The plant, a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree of African origin (genus Coffea, family Rubiaceae), is grown for its seeds, or beans, which are roasted, ground, and sold for brewing coffee. This section treats the cultivation of the coffee plant. For information on the processing of coffee and the history of its use, see the article coffee. Climatic factors most important for coffee growth are temperature and rainfall. No variety can withstand a temperature in the vicinity of 32°F . Temperatures between 73° and 82° F are the most favourable.Rainfall of 60 to 80 inches per year is required along with a dry period of two to three months for the Arabica. Irrigation is required where annual rainfall is less than 40 inches.Plantations are usually established in cleared forestland. The young shrubs are planted in rows spaced so that the density varies between 500 and 750 plants per acre (1,200 and 1,800 plants per hectare). Seedlings or cuttings raised in nurseries are carefully planted at the beginning of the rainy season; until they start producing fruit three to four years later, their care is limited largely to the trimming required to give them a robust, balanced framework and to stimulate fruiting.

Answer 2

coffee needs well drained, fertile soil in the hilly slopes. coffee plant needs hot and humid climate. The ideal temperature for its cultivation is 15-28°C.rainfall requirement is 150-200 cm.