Coffee Seeds – Coffea Arabica Nana

Coffee Seeds – Coffea Arabica Nana

Nana Coffee seeds can be planted any time of year indoors or outdoors in zones 9-11. Prior to sowing, soak the seeds for 24 hours. We recommend discarding any seeds that float after being soaked, as this may indicate they are not viable.

Note: All seeds may initially float when placed in water. Allow them time to sink over the 24-hour period, occasionally stirring them. While floating seeds may still germinate, it’s best to also sow those that have sunk for greater assurance of viability.

Sow the seeds in damp, well-draining sandy soil. Be patient, as coffee seeds can take up to 4 months to germinate. Keep the soil moist until sprouts appear. Once germinated, ensure the soil remains acidic (6.0-6.5 pH) and well-draining. Water regularly, adjusting the frequency based on the environment and age of the plant; avoid allowing the soil to dry out or become waterlogged.

Light and Care Requirements:

Coffee plants prefer full, indirect sunlight. A south-facing window with 8 or more hours of sunlight, filtered through a sheer curtain, would be ideal. If the leaves begin to brown, this may indicate too much direct sunlight. Coffee plants also thrive in humidity; if leaf edges turn brown, increase humidity using a humidifier, a tray of water beneath the plant, or by misting regularly. Regular fertilization every few weeks during the growing season is beneficial. Once established, prune the plant after harvesting to maintain its shape and encourage greater yields the following year.

Nana Arabian Coffee as a House Plant:

This dwarf variety is perfect for indoor use, typically not growing more than 2 feet tall while still producing beautiful glossy leaves and berries. You can expect to harvest a modest amount of coffee beans after 3-4 years. During the summer, the plant can be moved outdoors to ‘air out’ and brought back indoors during the winter if desired.

Harvesting Nana Arabian Coffee Beans:

Harvesting takes 3-5 years after germination, but it’s an exciting event to anticipate. Pick the berries when they are bright red; there should be two seeds per berry. Remove the red flesh, and ferment the beans in water for 3-5 days, changing the water if it becomes cloudy. Rinse and dry the beans. Roast them in a pan on the stovetop, stirring continuously until the desired darkness is reached. To separate the skin, place the beans between two towels and roll over them with a rolling pin. Shake the beans into a bowl or pan and shuffle them while blowing away the skins. The beans are then ready to be ground and brewed.

About Nana Arabian Coffee Garden Seeds:

Despite the excitement of brewing your own homegrown coffee, be patient! No other part of this plant is edible and may be toxic to humans and animals. If you have pets that like to eat houseplants, either avoid this plant or keep it well out of reach.

This variety of coffee plants is one of the best for indoor use due to its compact habit and attractive leaves, which can accentuate any space. If your indoor coffee plant has not flowered or produced berries after 5 years, reassess its care: ensure it receives 8+ hours of indirect sunlight daily, is fertilized regularly during summer, and is watered consistently but not waterlogged. Remember, tropical, humid conditions are ideal.

Even houseplants need dormancy periods. During winter, when indoor temperatures are naturally lower, reduce watering and cease fertilization until spring. Large coffee plants produce about 1 lb of ground coffee each year once mature. Nana typically produces less due to its smaller size. If you aim to rely solely on homegrown coffee, you will need to either cut back on consumption or cultivate multiple plants.

This coffee plant variety is native to Ethiopia but has been a popular houseplant worldwide for decades.

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