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The soil should be deep, friable, and rich in organic matter with a pH of 6.0-6.5. The soil and climatic requirements for Arabica and Robusta types are as follows:

Requirements	Arabica	Robusta
Elevation	1000-1500 m above MSL	500-1000 m above MSL
Annual rainfall	1600-2500 mm	1000-2000 mm
Blossom rain	March-April (2.5 - 4.0 cm)	Feb-March (2.0 - 4.0 cm)
Backing rain	April-May (5.0 - 7.5 cm)	April-May (5.0 - 7.5 cm)
Shade	Medium to light	Uniform thin
Temperature	15-25ºC	20-30ºC
RH	70-80%	80-90%

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