Arabica Coffee

Arabica Coffee — variety description

Arabica Coffee (Coffea arabica) is a perennial flower of the madder family (Rubiaceae). Arabica coffee is a species of flowering plant.

Flowers profusely in April and May.

Likes bright places, but not direct sunlight.

The coffee tree is a glossy-leaved houseplant which, with patience, can produce flowers and fruit.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 97%
• Pack size: 0.4 g
• Seed origin: Netherlands
• Sowing: January – December; seedlings
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Arabica Coffee

Arabica Coffee seeds are sown in January – December. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Arabica Coffee

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: in a pot
• Germination: 30–60 days at 25 °C
• Position: sun to partial shade

The seeds are placed flat side down at a depth of about 1.5 - 2cm. Acidic, well-drained soil is suitable. Water daily, taking care not to overwater. The soil should be moist but drained, so that they do not rot.

Soak the seeds for 24 hours.

Flowering and uses

Houseplant.

Frequently asked questions

When should Arabica Coffee be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are January – December. Sowing method: seedlings.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 97%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.