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| Has anyone grown coffee plant in the shade here in Phoenix? |
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- Posted by mangledmind (My Page) on Tue, Apr 20, 10 at 14:12
| Hello toucan, I have thought about planting one, but have other projects in the works. It would be interesting to grow our own coffee here in the valley. You can probably get more info from this company: DOWNTOWN PHOENIX EAST VALLEY 602-576-6948 Coffee Trees (special order only, allow 2 months min.) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Tropica Mango Rare & Exotic Fruit Nursery
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| I too looked into it, and decided it wasn't worth the effort for the expected output. I grow a lot of tropicals/exotics, but looking into growing Kona from seed, it's 4 years wait for 1 lb. of coffee. Others produce in 3 years, but aren't as heavy bearing. At $6.50/lb for good beans from the Asian market, I passed, but I've had good luck with things most nurseries will tell you don't grow in Arizona. Keep us up to date if you try it out.... |
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| Thanks. I will definitely visit Tropica Mango within the next month. I'd like to grow it just because it looks pretty for flower arrangements and it would be nice to have in my shady porch. If I get coffee, that would be great. |
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- Posted by phxplantaddict 9 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 9, 10 at 22:51
| Not enough humidity |
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- Posted by houstonpat 9a (My Page) on Fri, Jun 11, 10 at 16:31
| I grow coffee in Houston and tend to agree with phxplantaddict. More important than humidity is constant supply of "good" water and excellent drainage. It may work indoors. Quite slow to germinate seeds. Plant is beautiful. Leaves may be steeped to make a tea. |
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- Posted by phxplantaddict 9 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 17, 10 at 3:50
| I now have Kona coffee growing in my yard, morning sun only. Ive got a few extra 5 gallon if anyone interested azleatherking@aol.com |
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- Posted by phxplantaddict 9 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 17, 10 at 11:46
| The earlier post had got me curious how they would do here in the heat and surprisingly have done very well. My yard has grass and lots of other plants so I get a little extra moisture. Sun till 11am |
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- Posted by phxplantaddict 9 (My Page) on Sat, Oct 29, 11 at 22:52
| The Arabica has also done well. Water with RO water and liquid seaweed and looks real nice. |
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| I got one at Trader Joes, but it did quickly after getting it back. I kept it indoors with lots of sun exposure, but must have done something wrong. |
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