CHAPTER 2: Coffee Growing and Post-harvest Processing

This chapter provides researchers, professionals, and those who just appreciate coffee with a general view of the agronomical aspects of coffee production. The discussion then moves to planting coffee in the field, including field preparation and plant spacing. A general vision of managing the coffee crop is given, covering fertilization, weed management, and pruning techniques for both Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora species. Common pests and diseases are briefly discussed, followed by harvesting methods. Finally, the post-harvest procedures are reviewed, including drying, sorting, and various traditional and innovative processing methods.