Coffea arabica | ‘Lempira’ | 10 Seeds
We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Coffea arabica ‘Lempira’ is a small tree in the Rubiaceae family. Its native range is from Ethiopia and South Sudan, between 4300 and 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 and fragrant. The white flowers are followed by yellow to purple fruits. A compact variety adapted to hot, tropical climates and acidic soils. It produces a very high-yield and 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 and 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.
