Description
Coffea arabica 'Lempira' is a small tree in the Rubiaceae family. Its native range is from Ethiopia & South Sudan, between 4300 & 6200 ft elevation. It is a small tree, up to 26 feet tall, in the wild. It is pruned to a small shrub for the harvesting process in cultivation. It has shiny green leaves that are elliptical & fragrant. The white flowers are followed by yellow to purple fruits. A compact variety adapted to hot, tropical climates & acidic soils. It produces a very high-yield & decent-quality coffee bean. It prefers to grow in light shade with average water needs. Zones 10-11 Germination Soak seeds for 24 hours. Sow seeds 1/2" deep & lightly cover with a sandy medium. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic but maintain a temperature around 65-75F. Germination is 60-180 days. Coffea Arabica | Lempira 10 Seeds
