Coffee is a plant that grows in the tropics. It needs lots of sunlight and warm, humid air to grow well. However, many people grow coffee in greenhouses because they are cool environments with much lower light levels than outside. Greenhouses also protect plants from pests and other weather-related dangers such as frost or hail …
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Do you know how to grow coffee? If not, this blog post will provide you with all the information you need. It includes things like your climate zone, soil composition, and watering schedule. There are also sections about pests that might attack your plants and insects that help pollinate them. You don’t want to miss …
The first question that often comes up about vertical farming is “What are the benefits?” Vertical farms provide a number of sustainability advantages. They reduce the amount of land and water needed for agriculture, while using less energy and providing more food per square foot than traditional farming methods. Here’s what you need to know …
Are you looking for a great new way to grow your own coffee? Using the hydroponic method comes with a wide range of benefits. We answer the most common questions below plus show you how in action. Note: If you click some of the links or pictures in this article we may earn a small …
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Which Mushrooms Can You Grow on Coffee Grounds Oyster mushrooms and shittake are by far the most popular mushrooms to grow on coffee grounds and they’re also two of the easiest for beginners. Best of all, they’re both pretty nutritious. Pearl and elm oyster mushrooms should both do equally well, and their taste is close …
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Do you drink a lot of coffee? Those beautiful spent grounds look so lush and healthy, like fresh soil ready to grow giant tomatoes. But what happens when you add them to your bamboo? Would it make a difference to add them to a bamboo patch versus in a pot? I wanted to know so …
Whether you live so far off the grid, you could win awards for your composting skills and solar panel savvy or you’re just an unabashed coffee snob whose appetite for an excellent cup goes beyond the ordinary, figuring out how many coffee plants you would need to take care of your daily fix is serious …
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You want to grow your own coffee, but you want to get as much as you can from all this work. The only thing stopping you is you aren’t sure how to increase your yield. So, how can you increase the yield of your coffee plants? First keep records so you’ll know what changes are …
If you are a coffee enthusiast, maybe you’ve considered producing your own coffee. Growing a coffee plant isn’t as it seems. You can easily produce the most amazing coffee right at home. So how long does it take for them to bear fruit? Coffee plants need 3-5 years to reach maturity. At that point, you …
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Have you ever taken a look at the ingredients list on the side of a coffee tin only to find that it contains pretty much everything besides actual coffee? If you haven’t, then be prepared to run into a whole list of words you probably can’t pronounce! Anyone who has given this a try has …
