Coffee is an inseparable friend of many people. There are those who only start the day after a good cup of coffee. There are several types and varied ways of preparation. Also, did you know that coffee has many health benefits?
Rich in antioxidant compounds, coffee helps fight free radicals, so it prevents cancer and premature aging. Its best-known component, caffeine, is a central nervous system stimulant and increases mental and physical disposition. Want to learn how to plant coffee at home? Check it out now!
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Before planting some information is important. First, know that coffee grows well in humid, tropical locations. Therefore, it must be maintained in such environments. In addition, it needs sunlight regularly. Place it in a corner that receives sunlight daily for a few hours.
There are two main types, Arabica and Robusta coffee. The former produces the vast majority of coffee consumed worldwide, but to achieve the best flavors it needs to be grown at very high altitudes.
Robusta coffee, on the other hand, has a higher amount of caffeine, is also tasty (usually stronger) and grows well at any altitude and in various temperatures.
Buy beans to plant at a coffee shop. The grains must be green, otherwise they will not grow.
For planting, it is important to have fertilized soil, at least 1 meter deep and well drained. Follow the step by step:
Be patient, as the harvest comes after four or five years. Meanwhile care should be frequent! When reaching 2 meters in height, the plant must be pruned, but another important care is to protect it from the cold during the winter so as not to burn the seeds.
Although it takes a while, the coffee plantation serves to perfume the house and also to purify the air in the room. It sure is worth the wait, isn't it?! Have your own coffee tree now.