Alicia Marie
Coffee consumer
3 years
before starting the coffee plantation you need to do some work.
do some research about the soil where coffee plants grow and also check which coffee plant is feasible for Philippines soil or your targeted area.
Vasileia Fanarioti
Coffee experts@The Coffee Lab
3 years
Coffee plantations are a good business to start. But as with any business, you have to be prepared for the challenges of farming coffee.
The Philippines is the third largest producer of coffee in the world. The government has decided to liberalize its coffee industry and allow the private sector to grow coffee plantations. This means that anyone who has the slightest interest in planting coffee trees can do so without fear of encountering legal problems.
The climate is similar to Costa Rica's in that it is arid and humid during certain parts of the year with temperatures ranging from 88°F (31°C) in summer and 75°F (24°C) in winter. However, it rains more than twice as much as Costa Rica does and there are more typhoons each year than Panama's capital city, Panama.
Start by finding a good location for your farm. It should not be too far from public transport, but also not too close to other farms because of potential competition.
To continue it is necessary that you clear the plantation site. You need to prepare the soil and make holes for the plants. When you are done preparing your holes, you can plant your coffee seedling in it. After that, you need to choose which variety of coffee trees will grow best in your area.
The level of arabica coffee in the country is high, which makes it a world favorite. The philippines have a great variety of coffee plantations, but what makes them special is their arabica seedlings that grow at a faster rate due to the climate in the country.
Coffee plantations in the Philippines are planted in a field layout that is different from the traditional row planting. It is a system that increases productivity and ensures higher yields.
The key to success in any plantation is proper site selection and plant layout. A good layout should maximize sunlight exposure while minimizing wind exposure, water erosion, and shade from surrounding trees or other vegetation.
To start your own coffee plantation, you need three things - land, capital and labour.
You can find a lot of information on the internet about how to start a coffee plantation in the Philippines. However, before you invest on any information found online, you should do some research and see if it is suitable for your needs.
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