In most countries, the crop is picked by hand in a labor-intensive and difficult process , though in places like Brazil where the landscape is relatively flat and the coffee fields immense, the process has been mechanized. How hard is it to farm coffee beans? Growing coffee isn’t hard It’s the time-consuming extraction of the … Read more
Typically, there is only one harvest per year , which will last for 2 to 3 months as cherries ripen. In countries north of the Equator harvest occurs from September to March. South of the Equator harvest is from April to August. How many years can a coffee tree yield fruit for? The trees can … Read more
This Byron Bay coffee company uses more than eight acres to farm more than 7,000 coffee bushes Most of the crop is hand-picked, with the final crop of the season usually done by machine. Is there any Australian grown coffee? Australian grown coffee comes from two major regions in Australia. The Atherton tablelands in Queensland … Read more
Coffee farming usually has a negative impact on biodiversity, but some methods are more destructive than others. For example, coffee farms with shade trees are best for birds and other wildlife populations. However, the overwhelming majority of coffee is produced on monoculture farms, which reduces biodiversity. Why is coffee not sustainable? In addition to being … Read more
coffee plants love bright light, but not direct sun Keep them near a sunny window for best results! Can you grow a coffee plant indoors? Coffee plants can be grown indoors and outdoors , so you have options whether you live in a small apartment or have a sprawling backyard. If you choose to grow … Read more