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hah, yousre crazy!
if anyone ever does start a small plantation I would appreciate mates rates beans heh heh. In exchange I could design the packaging etc haha.
anyway, Ill be sure to post pics when the beans start to ripen and I start to process them.. (sounds like something from a sci-fi movie... "Process them..")..
Originally posted by Rolley link=1171156527/15#18 date=1171334618
anyway, Ill be sure to post pics when the beans start to ripen and I start to process them.. (sounds like something from a sci-fi movie... "Process them..")..
Guess what! Heres the latest update on my coffee plantation.
Ive spotted some mealy bugs (as described here: http://www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/horticulture/5478.html)
Suss out the pic. What the ants actually do with the mealy bugs is fascinating - the ants provide the mealy bugs with shelter and guard them aggressively from natural predators - and in return they eat the honeydew that is a biproduct of the mealy bug stuff.. iduno.. but its cool.
Except its not cool cuz they totally ruined that batch of cheries and now theyre also coming up the stem.. I might have to step in with some spray methinks before they ruin everything on my tree and make it mouldy.
Lux soap and garlic works a treat on most pests and it will help keep your coffee production organic (no nasty spray).
Some grated pure lux soap disolved into some hot water with a few cloves of crushed/minced fresh garlic. Strain through a stocking and put it into a spray bottle. Spray your plants a couple of times a week and/or after rain (if you are that lucky).
It works a treat on roses, chilli and all manner of vegies and I cannot see why it wouldnt work well on coffee.
heh heh, rain, man weve got TONS of that lately, my grass was mostly knee high, some upper chest height until Sunday when I got into it with the mower! Gotta love the tropics eh.
Andy, thanks a ton, awsome, Ill try it, Ive got all that stuff in the cupboard!!!
hi there i have to ask,where did you get the plants from youve sparked my interest ive got a large back yard [stuff the neighbours giggles] this sounds like a bit of fun home grown coffee wow,home roasting is one thing but this is something else.it should look good with the bananas.avacados,and all the rest.
Ive been wanting to get some plants for a few years now. I live in a house now where I plan to be for 15+ years, so Im keen to refresh my knowledge of where I can get plants too. I think I have a web page saved on my pc at home - Ill have to dig it out. From memory they sold three seedlings for $20, and would ship them as well.
Hey everyone,
Yeah no probs, the only place in my region that sells arabica trees is Fitzroy Nurseries Pty Ltd - in Pink Lilly (which is just outside Rockhampton Qld). The prices were quite fair, especially considering I couldnt get the trees anywhere else.
Private message me if you cant find their details and Ill send you their number.
Alternatively, Ive stumbled accross the website for Daleys Nursery quite a few times in my surfing for nice trees - they look very good. Id actually recommend these guys more than anything, because they actually sell different varieties of arabicas. Next few I buy will be from here. Around $10 a pop.. good price.
heres their site: http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/fruit%20pages/coffee.htm
Rolley
Interesting note at the bottom of the Daleys website:
Weed Warning: Coffee is a highly attractive small tree very well suited to the subtropical and tropical regions. The layer of seedlings underneath any coffee tree is a clear indication of its germination potential and the bright red sweet coffee berries are a delight for the birds. The bulging coffee industry in Northern NSW has caused some alarm about the potential for this fruit to be a damaging weed in the future. Should you seek to grow your own coffee, we recommend netting the tree and removing the tree is you cease to harvest the berries.
For Further Information:
Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
--- I wonder - its hard to imagine Coffee being A WEED!!!!!!!!!!! heh.
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