How long is the growing cycle of coffee?

Introduction to Coffee Growth

Coffee trees are suitable for planting in tropical and subtropical regions, Asia, America and Africa, forming a ring-shaped zone around the earth, hence the elegant name of the Coffee Belt.

Coffee growing cycle

The higher the coffee tree grows, the slower it grows, the denser its texture is, and the better its flavor is. It takes 3-5 years from planting to fruiting. Coffee trees between 6-10 years old are most likely to bear fruit, and the harvest period is between 15-20 years old.

Coffee growth rate

Coffee trees usually grow in areas between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. It takes about three to five years to start bearing fruit. Its flowering period is February and March of the lunar calendar every year. After flowering, it will produce green fruits, which then turn red. After September, it enters the harvest period.

Coffee Growth Cycle Management

Yunnan has a coffee planting area of ​​451,500 mu, a production of 37,286 tons and a production value of 670 million yuan. In 2010, Yunnan Province exported 23,818 tons of coffee beans, earning 70.4716 million US dollars.

Temperature management: When growing coffee, the temperature should be between 5 degrees and 25 degrees, which is the most suitable environment for its growth.

Fertilization management : The cost of using industrial fertilizers for coffee is relatively high, so cherry pulp or compost made from other crops is generally used as fertilizer, most of which are organic crops.