What is the process of growing coffee beans?

The coffee bean growing process can be divided into several main stages, including site selection, cultivation, harvesting and processing. These stages will be described in detail below.

The first is site selection. Coffee plants usually grow at high altitudes, so it is very important to choose a suitable place to grow coffee. Generally speaking, the climatic conditions in high altitude areas are more suitable for coffee growth, such as stable temperature, sufficient sunshine and moderate rainfall.

Next comes cultivation. Once the right land has been chosen, farmers will start planting coffee seedlings. They will dig small holes and place the seedlings in them, making sure there is enough space between each seedling to allow them to grow and develop. At the same time, irrigation and fertilization are also required at this stage to ensure that the seedlings can grow healthily.

Then comes the harvest. After about 3 to 4 years, the coffee trees begin to bear fruit and the yield reaches the optimal level. At this time, farmers can start picking the ripe coffee cherries. Usually, the cherries can only be picked when they turn red, because this means they are fully ripe. Picking coffee cherries requires patience and skills to ensure that only the best quality is collected.

Finally, processing. Once the coffee cherries are picked, farmers process them to obtain coffee beans. There are two main processing methods: dry and wet. The dry method is to dry the whole cherries in the sun, and then remove the outer skin and the inner yellow mucus. The wet method is to soak the cherries in water, then remove the outer skin and ferment, wash and dry them.

In summary, the coffee bean planting process includes the stages of site selection, cultivation, harvesting and processing. By selecting the land reasonably, cultivating carefully, harvesting accurately and processing correctly, farmers can produce high-quality coffee beans.