How do you propagate coffee?

How to Select, and Treat Coffee Seeds

Coffee propagation by seeds (Part 1) Coffee is a perennial plant, and its propagation is mainly done by seed, so producing high-quality coffee seedlings is essential to ensure that your plantation […]

What are the different types of coffee varieties?

Coffee Genetics and Variety Selection

How many coffee species exist – Which are the most popular coffee varieties In the past article, we briefly mentioned some factors (such as altitude and temperature) that need to […]

What is the leaf morphology of Coffea arabica?

Coffee Plant Information – What is the leaf morphology of Coffea arabica?

 Taxonomy of Coffee plants Kingdom: Plantae – plantes, Planta, Vegetal, plants Subkingdom: Viridiplantae – Green plants Infrakingdom: Streptophyta – Land plants Superdivision: Embryophyta Division: Tracheophyta – vascular plants, tracheophytes Subdivision: […]

Coffee plant History and general Information

Coffee has gained huge economic, social, and cultural importance in modern times. According to the International Trade Centre, more than $36.3 billion[1] dollars of coffee exports were traded during the 2021/22 […]

What crops are most resistant to climate change?

Desmodium Legumes: A Climate Resilient Adaptation in Coffee Production

How desmodium cover crops can be used for weed management, soil fertility, and yield improvement in coffee and as fodder from African farmers.   The two main species are the […]

The challenges of coffee cultivation in Africa - What is the major problem facing coffee farmers in East Africa?

The challenges of coffee cultivation in Africa – What is the major problem facing coffee farmers in East Africa?

The tropical environment fitting Arabica coffee production ranges from 1100 – 2100 meters above sea level, which perfectly fits the Kenyan coffee production zone. This elevation in the Kenyan highlands […]