Efficacy and Profitability of Organic Fertilizers on Arabica Coffee Seedling Production

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of soil applied formulated organic solid fertilizers (FOSF) supplemented with sprayed formulated organic liquid fertilizers (FOLF) and to determine the cost and return on potted Arabica coffee seedlings under greenhouse conditions.

Results showed that a mixture of 100 g FOSF/pot having 1.7 kg soil and spray application of FOLF at a rate of 100 ml per 16 liters of water every 15 days is effective and economical in the production of vigorous Arabica coffee seedlings desired for planting.