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#*It can grow to a lanky 30 to 40 feet tall with support. That is why most growers trim them down to easy berry picking heights. | #*It can grow to a lanky 30 to 40 feet tall with support. That is why most growers trim them down to easy berry picking heights. | ||
#*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 | #*The beans are oblong shaped. The raw berry is a little sweeter than the robusta. | ||
#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 | #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. | ||
#*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. | ||
#*The beans of the robusta are almost round | #*The beans of the robusta are almost round more like an egg-shape. The Robusta yields more berries per tree per season. | ||
#Liberica (sometimes called Beria or Exelsa): This variety grows into a big tree. It also needs cross pollination like the robusta. | #Liberica (sometimes called Beria or Exelsa): This variety grows into a big tree. It also needs cross pollination like the robusta. | ||
#*The leaves of the liberica are at least 3 times bigger than that of the robusta or arabica. | #*The leaves of the liberica are at least 3 times bigger than that of the robusta or arabica. | ||
#*It bears fruits all year long. The size of the berry is at least twice as big as that of the robusta or arabica. But the beans of the liberica are only about third bigger than the robusta or arabica. It's because the liberica has more "meaty" content in its berry. Making it a favorite for animals and young kids to suck on. The fruity taste is sweet. | #*It bears fruits all year long. The size of the berry is at least twice as big as that of the robusta or arabica. But the beans of the liberica are only about third bigger than the robusta or arabica. It's because the liberica has more "meaty" content in its berry. Making it a favorite for animals and young kids to suck on. The fruity taste is sweet. | ||
#*The liberica's fruit matures a little longer than the robusta or arabica. While the arabica or robusta matures within 9 months, the liberica can take up to one year. | #*The liberica's fruit matures a little longer than the robusta or arabica. While the arabica or robusta matures within 9 months, the liberica can take up to one year. | ||
#*The tree can grow up to over | #*The tree can grow up to over 60 feet tall. | ||
#*Liberica has the lowest caffein content of the three varieties. As far as taste is concerned, it is between the arabica and the robusta, making it an excellent choice of coffee aficionados. Many coffee vendors in the Philippines brand this coffee beans as Barako coffee. | #*Liberica has the lowest caffein content of the three varieties. As far as taste is concerned, it is between the arabica and the robusta, making it an excellent choice of coffee aficionados. Many coffee vendors in the Philippines brand this coffee beans as Barako coffee. | ||