The Young Coffee Orchard
The most crucial period in the life of a coffee orchard is the first five years. During this period the trees must be fertilized, protected from weeds and pests, and…
Soil Analysis Examples and Coffee Nutrients
When buying soil for growing coffee, the following values are recommended for coffee soil (Malavolta, 201): P (resin) - 15-30 µg/cm3. P (Mehlich 1): 10-20 ppm SO4-S: 10-15 µg/cm3. K% CEC (pH 7.0): 10-15% Ca% CEC (pH 7.0): 40-60% Mg% CEC (pH 7.0): 10-15%