Depending on the variety, it will take approximately 3 to 4 years for the newly planted coffee trees to bear fruit. The fruit, called the coffee cherry, turns a bright, deep red when it is ripe and ready to be harvested. There is typically one major harvest a year. How fast does a coffee plant … Read more
Growing coffee isn’t hard It’s the time-consuming extraction of the beans that defeats would-be backyard growers. How difficult is it to grow coffee beans? Thankfully, it’s relatively easy to give the plant the light, water and humidity necessary indoors to foster its growth for years However, you can successfully grow it in a greenhouse, provided … Read more
Around eight months after the coffee tree flowers, you can tell the beans are ready to be picked when the cherries turn from a bright green color to a deep red color The coffee beans themselves can be either hand picked or harvested by machines. What color are coffee beans when you pick them? For … Read more
While when planted outdoors a coffee plant can reach 6-feet tall , most indoor growers prune them so they stay within a manageable size of 1 to 2 feet. Can I grow a coffee plant in my house? Coffee plants can be grown indoors and outdoors , so you have options whether you live in … Read more
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 it inside, make sure not to put it in an area of direct sunlight, as it prefers diffused sunlight. Are coffee beans hard to grow? … Read more