Arabian Coffee Shrub, Coffea arabica, Seeds (Showy, Edible, Evergreen, Fragrant)

Description: Arabian Coffee Shrub, Coffea arabica, Seeds Showy Fragrant Flowers, Edible Fruits and Seeds, Evergreen Shrub or Small Tree, Container Plant, Heat Tolerant, Long Lived Arabian Coffee is an upright tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to 10 to 15 feet tall. Although native to Ethiopia, Arabian Coffee has been cultivated in Arabia for over 1000 years. It is now commercially grown in subtropical and tropical areas throughout the world. In coffee plantations, plants are kept trimmed to 6 feet tall for ease of harvest and best production. Indoor container plants typically grow to 4 to 6 feet tall. Plants feature glabrous, glossy, elliptical, dark green leaves with prominent veins and wavy margins. Fragrant (resembles the aroma of jasmine), star-shaped, white flowers that bloom in axillary clusters of 2 to 9. Flowers are followed by green two-seeded fruits (berries) that gradually mature to yellow, light red and finally deep red. Berries are edible with a pulpy grape-like texture, but it is the seeds (coffee beans) that are coveted. Berries are picked by hand when ripe and depulped, with the extracted seeds/beans, then dried in the sun before roasting. Arabian Coffee is long lived with average economic age of plants 30 to 40 years, with some 100 year old plantations still bearing. Trees come into bearing at 3 to 4 years after planting and are in full bearing at 6 to 8 years. Fruits mature 7 to 9 months after flowering. Selective picking of ripe red fruits produces highest quality. Crop ripens over a period of several weeks. Zone: 10 to 11Growth Rate: Slow to ModeratePlant Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Family: RubiaceaeNative Range: Ethiopia, SudanHeight: 6 to 15 feet Spread: 6 to 15 feetBloom Time: May to JuneBloom Color: WhiteSun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: EvergreenDrought Tolerance: LowWater: Medium Maintenance: MediumSite Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Best grown in organically rich, well-drained soils in filtered sun or light shade. Keep soils consistently moist but not soggy. Plants prefer climates with daytime temperatures of 70-80 degrees F. and nighttime temperatures of 60-65 degrees F. Leaf drop may occur when temperatures dip below 55 degrees F.Culture: Plants may be grown indoors in containers with a fast-draining potting soil. Indoor plants like bright sunny windows but when taken outdoors appreciate light shade. Plants first flower when they reach 3 to 4 years old. Fertilize during the growing season.Uses: Grown commercially for production of coffee beans or ornamentally as a specimen or in shrub borders. For frost free climates, elsewhere, it makes an attractive container plant for sun rooms that can be taken outside to patio areas in summer. Sowing Coffea Arabica Seeds:For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours.Stratify: NoneGermination: Sow 1/2”, Keep warm and moist (Not wet). Expect 30-60 days for germination.For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination:Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details.Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing.Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing.Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes.I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts:All items are set up to automatically discount as follows:1. 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Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2024-05-02T02:25:38.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.6 USD