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#*The leaves are smaller than that of the robusta. Only about 2.5x5 inches. | #*The leaves are smaller than that of the robusta. Only about 2.5x5 inches. | ||
#*The beans are oblong shaped and a little bigger than that of the robusta. The raw berry is a little sweeter than the robusta too. | #*The beans are oblong shaped and a little bigger than that of the robusta. The raw berry is a little sweeter than the robusta too. | ||
#Robusta : This variety needs cross pollination and prefers the low lands. Packs a punch in caffeine and a bit bitter. It contains at least twice the caffein as the arabica. Of the three varieties, the robusta is the most tolerant towards pests and diseases. | #Robusta : This variety needs cross pollination and prefers the low lands. Packs a punch in caffeine and a bit bitter. It contains at least twice the caffein as the arabica. Of the three varieties, the robusta is the most tolerant towards pests and diseases. However, it has very shallow root systems and will suffer from drought or "el niño". | ||
#*The robusta is a little smaller than its cousin the arabica. Left alone it can shoot up to 35 feet. Coffee plantations trim them down to a height of no more than 8 feet for easy berry harvesting. | #*The robusta is a little smaller than its cousin the arabica. Left alone it can shoot up to 35 feet. Coffee plantations trim them down to a height of no more than 8 feet for easy berry harvesting. | ||
#*Leaves are just a little bit bigger than that of the Arabica (3x6) inches. | #*Leaves are just a little bit bigger than that of the Arabica (3x6) inches. | ||