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COFFEE
If it is a jungle, only selective felling of trees is done maintaining the trees, which are desirable at appropriate spacing. The under growth may be cleared to enable line marking with a base line and opening of pits. The entire plot may be conveniently divided into blocks with roads and footpaths.
In April, pits of 45 x 45 x 45 cm may be opened at appropriate spacing for different coffee cultivars as described below.
| Tall Arabica like S 795, S 288: | 2.1 m x 2.1 m |
| Semi-dwarfs like Cauvery: | 1.8 m x 1.8 m |
| Dwarfs like S 7 (San Ramon): | 1.5 m x 1.5 m |
| Hybrids like Congensis x Robusta (CxR): | 2.5 m x 2.5 m |
| Robusta selections like S 274, BR series: | 3.0 m x 3.0 m |
The pits after digging will be kept open for weathering for a couple of months until monsoon. In June, the pits are covered with topsoil and staked. In poor soils, 250 g of FYM or compost per pit may be added before filling.
Last updated: 23-05-2008
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