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Summary

This video offers a comprehensive guide to growing coffee seeds, starting with selecting superior varieties. It covers the process of preparing a nursery, maintaining the seeds with proper watering and weed control, and using shade to protect them from the sun. The script details the transfer of seeds to polybags for further growth, alongside proper fertilization and disease prevention strategies. The video also addresses pest control, with common threats like caterpillars and grasshoppers, and provides tips on managing soil pathogens and controlling diseases such as stem lodging and leaf spots.

Takeaways

• 😀 Choose superior coffee varieties for sowing the first coffee seeds.
• 😀 Prepare a nursery and ensure the soil is hoed and smoothed.
• 😀 Use a barrier of red brick or wood to prevent soil from sliding.
• 😀 Provide shade with a roof or paranet to protect the seeds from direct sunlight.
• 😀 Sprinkle straw or dry cogongrass on top of the bed to protect the seeds.
• 😀 Watering should be done carefully to avoid puddles; other methods include covering with plastic mulch.
• 😀 Manually remove weeds and avoid fertilization unless there is rain or special conditions.
• 😀 Once seeds grow, transfer them to plastic polybags with a 3:1 soil-to-manure ratio.
• 😀 Water the polybags until wet and ensure the roots are not bent or hanging.
• 😀 Fertilize according to the age of the seedlings, using dissolved or immersed fertilizers.
• 😀 Use biological agents like trichoderma SP fungi to prevent soil-borne pathogens.
• 😀 Control weeds manually, and manage pests and diseases either chemically or with biopesticides.
• 😀 Caterpillars, grasshoppers, and kicot are common pests that attack coffee seeds.
• 😀 Rhizoctonia solani, stem lodging, and Cercospora SP leaf spots are common diseases to watch for.

Q & A

What is the first step in sowing coffee seeds?

The first step is to choose superior coffee varieties that are suitable for prospective seeds.

How should the nursery for coffee seeds be prepared?

After the soil is hoed and smoothed, a barrier of red brick or wood should be placed to prevent soil sliding, and the bed should preferably have a shade roof, like a paranet.

What should be done after arranging the coffee seeds on the bed?

Once the seeds are arranged on the bed, the top should be sprinkled with pieces of straw or dry cogongrass to protect the seeds from the sun and direct watering.

How should coffee seeds be watered in the nursery?

Watering should be done carefully, ensuring that there is no puddle of water. If needed, other methods such as healing or covering with plastic or mulch can be used.

What is the recommended approach to fertilization during the nursery stage?

Fertilization is generally not recommended during the nursery stage unless there is natural rain. If needed, watering can be done using a watering can.

What maintenance tasks are required for coffee seeds after they have germinated?

Maintenance includes watering, cleaning weeds manually, and ensuring that the plants are protected from pests and diseases. Weeds must be removed, and the seeds must be moved to plastic polybags once they have developed a pair of leaves.

How should the polybag growing media be prepared for coffee seeds?

The polybag growing media should consist of a mixture of soil and manure in a 3:1 ratio. After filling the polybag, water it until it's wet.

What is the proper technique for planting the coffee seeds in the polybags?

To plant the seeds, make holes in the polybag's media approximately 10 cm deep, then compact the soil to prevent the roots from hanging or becoming bent.

How should fertilization be done for the coffee seeds after planting them in polybags?

Fertilization is done according to the age of the plants, either by immersing the fertilizer or dissolving it in water, with the dosage varying based on the plant's needs.

What biological agents can be used to prevent soil-borne pathogen infections?

To prevent soil-borne pathogen infections, biological agents such as Trichoderma SP fungi can be used.

What are some common pests and diseases that affect coffee seeds?

Common pests include caterpillars, grasshoppers, and kicot (a parasitic method). Common diseases include Rhizoctonia solani (stem lodging) and Cercospora SP (leaf spots).