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#Arabica : Likes the high altitude and it self pollinates. It is not as bitter as the robusta. It also tastes milder with less caffeine. | #Arabica : Likes the high altitude and it self pollinates. It is not as bitter as the robusta. It also tastes milder with less caffeine. | ||
#*It can grow to a lanky 30 to 40 feet tall with support. That is why most growers trim them down for 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 for easy berry picking heights. | ||
#*The leaves are smaller than that of the robusta. Only about 2.5x5 inches. The root system of the arabica grows much deeper than that of the robusta. It can withstand the drought better than the robusta. | #*The leaves are smaller than that of the robusta. Only about 2.5x5 inches. The root system of the arabica grows much deeper than that of the robusta. It can withstand the drought better than the robusta. However, it is very vulnerable to the root-knot nematode pest. | ||
#*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. However, it has very shallow root systems and will suffer from drought or "el niño". The robusta root system is immune to the root knot nematode that affects the arabica coffee tree. | #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 root system is immune to the root-knot nematode that affects the arabica coffee tree. | ||
#*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. | ||