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In summary, sustainable coffee planting involves maximizing the benefits of shade-loving coffee trees like robusta and arabica, while utilizing the protective canopies provided by Liberica and Excelsa in both lowland and upland environments. This approach optimizes coffee production, reduces the reliance on pesticides, and promotes a balanced and eco-friendly approach to coffee cultivation. In lowland regions, robusta can thrive beneath the shade of Liberica and Excelsa trees, while in upland areas, arabica can be cultivated under their protective canopy. | In summary, sustainable coffee planting involves maximizing the benefits of shade-loving coffee trees like robusta and arabica, while utilizing the protective canopies provided by Liberica and Excelsa in both lowland and upland environments. This approach optimizes coffee production, reduces the reliance on pesticides, and promotes a balanced and eco-friendly approach to coffee cultivation. In lowland regions, robusta can thrive beneath the shade of Liberica and Excelsa trees, while in upland areas, arabica can be cultivated under their protective canopy. | ||
===Cherry sizes of these four varieties by comparison=== | |||
#Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica): Arabica cherries are generally smaller, measuring about 1 to 1.5 centimeters (0.4 to 0.6 inches) in length. They are oval-shaped and considered relatively small compared to other coffee cherries. | |||
#Excelsa coffee (Coffea liberica var. dewevrei): Excelsa cherries are larger than Arabica cherries but smaller than those of Robusta and Liberica. They typically range from about 1 to 2 centimeters (0.4 to 0.8 inches) in length. Excelsa cherries are elongated and elliptical in shape. | |||
#Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora): Robusta cherries are larger than both Arabica and Excelsa cherries. They typically measure around 1.5 to 2 centimeters (0.6 to 0.8 inches) in length. Robusta cherries are often more rounded in shape. | |||
#Liberica coffee (Coffea liberica): Liberica cherries are generally the largest among the four varieties. They can be considerably larger than Arabica, Excelsa, and Robusta cherries, ranging from about 2 to 3 centimeters (0.8 to 1.2 inches) in length. Liberica cherries have a distinct elongated or rectangular shape. | |||
These size comparisons are general guidelines, and there can be variations within each variety depending on growing conditions, cultivation practices, and genetic characteristics of the coffee plants. | |||
===Leaf sizes of these four varieties by comparison=== | |||
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