Coffee Trees

Arabica Coffee Trees

The Gourmet Crop: Arabica is the gold standard of coffee, prized for its smooth, complex flavour and lower acidity. These trees are evergreen, with glossy, deep-green leaves that look spectacular year-round.

Fruit Profile: Produces fragrant, jasmine-scented white flowers followed by small green berries that turn a brilliant "cherry red" when ripe. Each cherry typically contains two coffee beans.

Requirements:

 - Climate: Coffee trees love a subtropical environment. In Gqeberha, they thrive in dappled shade or bright, indirect light. They must be protected from frost and harsh, drying winds.

 - Placement: Perfect for a sheltered veranda, a north-facing patio, or as an understory plant beneath larger trees at "Die Plaas."

 - Soil: They prefer rich, slightly acidic, and well-draining soil. We recommend planting with our Potting Soil Farm Mix (R40) and adding a layer of Mulch Compost (R40).

 - Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. They love humidity—if keeping yours in a pot, a light misting during dry PE days will keep the leaves glossy.

 - Feeding: Use our CFT Liquid Fertilizer (R80) every few weeks during the growing season to encourage heavy flowering and berry sets.