Coffee Arabica Kona coffee

On a nice sunny morning on the slopes of Hualalai in Hawaii you could find growing one of the most expensive coffees in the world. Kona is the market name of coffee arabica that is specifically cultivated here. The mild nights and afternoon clouds, that swell up with rain and drip down onto these plants, growing in rich volcanic soil, with very little wind, make this the most perfect place in the world for this plant.  Mature plants bloom star-white flowers, known as “Kona Snow” followed by the much desired berries that begin to ripen by August through January.

This widely adaptable tree can be used for a wide range of uses including, standard specimen as well as the greenhouse.  It makes the perfect patio plant but, will need protection from frost.  Keep tree well watered until established.

Fun Facts

This coffee plant is also cultivated on the slopes of Mauna Loa in the North and South Kona districts of Hawaii’s Big Island

Samuel Ruggles brought coffee to the Kona District in 1828

Under optimum conditions, each tree can provide up 15 pounds of cherry, which result in about two pounds of roasted coffee

Because of the rarity and high price of Kona coffee, some retailers sell "Kona Blends" These blends are not a combination of different Kona coffees, but a blend of Kona and Columbian coffee

Grows well outdoors in zones 9 and higher otherwise protect from winter frosts by growing indoors or in the greenhouse

Germination occurs when soil is at least 75 º F

 

USES:

Greenhouse

Outdoor Standard

Potted Deck Plant

Indoor Tropical

Sowing instructions:

·         Start indoors

·         Germination should result by 30 days and maybe a little longer depending on the conditions you have provided

·         Sow seed lightly on top of good potting mix barely cover top

·          Keep warm and humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting

 

     Plant Care:

     Grow in a standard potting mix

     Likes a deep, rich well fertilized soil

     Let dry out between watering and feed once a month

     Transplant when large enough to handle into pots

 

      Landscape Uses

 

·      Specimen plant

·      Accent plant for artistic appearance

       Greenhouse

       Houseplant

 

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