Coffee (Coffea spp)

Climate

 Arabica variety
  • Elevation : 1000-1500 m above MSL
  • Annual rainfall : 1600-2500 mm
  • Blossom rain : March-April (2.5-4.0 cm)
  • Backing rain : April-May (5-7.5 cm)
  • Shade : Medium to light
  • Temperature : 15-25ºC
  • RH : 70-80 per cent
 Robusta variety
  • Elevation : 500-1000 m above MSL
  • Annual rainfall : 1000-2000 mm
  • Blossom rain : Feb-March (2.0-4.0 cm)
  • Backing rain : April-May (5-7.5 cm)
  • Shade : Uniform thin
  • Temperature : 20-30ºC
  • Relative Humidity : 80-90 per cent

Soil

  • Deep, friable, and rich in organic matter
  • Soil pH of 6.0-6.5.