Coffee Agroclimatic regions significantly vary in terms of soil types and rainfall patterns. The soil types are deep friable, rich in organic matter, well-drained, and slightly acidic in reaction. The rainfall varies from 1000 mm to 2500 mm. Calcium is added to coffee plantations either as lime or Dolomite. This practice is carried out once […]
Role of Calcium in Coffee Nutrition
Calcium was deemed an essential element for plant growth and development well over a hundred years ago and its importance in the growth of all the parts of plants is well documented by soil scientists and Agronomists. The mean Ca content of the earth’s crust is about 3.64%. It is usually a far greater amount […]
Role of Magnesium in Coffee Soils
In India, Coffee is cultivated in a few pockets in the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and the North East. Depending on the region, coffee cultivation is subjected to different agro-climatic zones and the soil types vary from region to region. Some zones have sandy loam, others clay, and a few others […]
Coffee Agroforestry And The Essential Role of Phosphorus In Plants
Coffee Plantations in India are always associated with multiple crops. For better establishment and crop productivity, coffee agroforestry requires 17 essential nutrients. One of the major nutrient keys to plant wellness is phosphorus. Phosphorus is a primary macronutrient. The role of phosphorus is crucial and phosphorus cannot be replaced by any other nutrient for optimum […]
Role of Magnesium in Plants
We often apply Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potash as major nutrients in enhancing the yield of coffee and multiple crops associated with coffee. Many Coffee Planters, also use micronutrient combinations, either separately or in combination with straight fertilizers. Most Planters are aware that both major and minor nutrients are required for increased yields in coffee. However, […]
Potassium Dynamics In Coffee Soils
Coffee is cultivated in different Agro climatic regions receiving moderate to heavy rainfall. The soils where coffee is cultivated ranges from sandy loam to clay. Most soil analysis reports give a positive status on the availability of K in coffee soils. The paradox faced by the Coffee Farmers is such that the Potassium content of […]