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| #1) Planted Outside, 100% Shade |
Many of you remember we started experimenting with growing coffee back in January. Central Florida is very similar in climate to West Africa with temperatures there being about 5-10 degrees warmer.
We're hoping we can take what we learn here to Burkina Faso and stimulate the local economy.
Well, I thought it was time for an update.
As of today, we have been unable to propagate a plant from seed but we have been very successful with rooting cuttings from another plant! We recently planted 10 seeds in an "experimental" bed and we are expecting to see growth in about 2 months. We'll keep you posted...
We have taken pictures from five different test beds at our Central Florida location. The following is what we have learned so far:
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| #2) Planted Outside, Morning Exposure Only |
As you can see Plant #1 shows great color and growth being planted outside in total shade. We're happy with the growth of Plant #2 but it may be getting a little too much sun even with just the morning exposure. Plant #3 is also thriving and is in a controlled temperature of 70 degrees and full shade. Plant #4 is growing fast with afternoon exposure but has
lost a little of its color. By the looks of Plant #5 I think full exposure to the sun is a little too much for this size plant.
I'll send out another update in a few months to let you know how things are progressing.
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Thanks for your interest in The Burkina Bean Company!
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| #3) Planted Inside |
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| #4) Planted Outside, Partial Afternoon Exposure |
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| #5) Planted Outside, All Day Exposure |
