If you still don’t know how to plant coffee in a pot, we have the solution because we will teach you the easiest technique so that you can achieve it successfully.
Coffee is the drink par excellence in Colombia and in more than 50% of the national territory, it is grown. Some have fruit flavors, others more citrus, it all depends on the taste of who is going to drink it, because if we are sure of something, that there is no better way to pass the time while chatting, working or toasting, than having a good cup.
We are going to show you how to make Colombian coffee and, incidentally, we are going to leave you with the best recommendations so that you can grow it at home and whenever you have a craving, reach for this plant and calm your desire:
How to plant potted coffee
Coffee has several particularities and among them, we can highlight that its propagation is done through seeds. and that in addition, it can be planted in any thermal floor, which makes this plant very functional. It is time for us to review step by step how to plant it in a pot, take careful note:
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The first thing you should do is find suitable seeds. Arabian greens can be a great option to grow at home because they are very fruit-bearing and tend to sprout easily. Also, you should wait until the temperatures in your place of residence are close to 20 degrees to start the planting process. The pot you use must have at least 5 drainage holes and be about 30 cm in diameter so that the plant has freedom to grow.
Sow
It is time to sow and something you should keep in mind is that you will need moist soil that is slightly acidic. Pour it until you reach 3/4 of the total capacity of the pot and gently put the seeds to a depth of 1 cm from the surfaces (more or less); Cover with another very thin layer of soil. If all goes well, the seeds will germinate anywhere from 1 to 6 months after sowing.
Transplant
Once your plant has germinated, it will be time to move it to a slightly larger and deeper pot because the plant could grow more than 2 meters. Locate it in a cool place, in partial shade and only receiving the morning sun.
Coffee Plant Care
So that your plant is kept in the best conditions and grows giving very good fruits, you should apply these simple recommendations that we give you:
- Keep it moist at all times, with regular watering to simulate tropical forest conditions.
- Use acidic plant fertilizer at least once a month (after it has sprouted).
- Prune the coffee plant once it exceeds 2 meters in height, delicately cutting the tip.
- The plant would take between 4 or 5 years to start bearing fruit, so be very patient.
Now that you have surely been enthusiastic about having a small garden at home, we will tell you how to plant cocoa easily and quickly.