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Coffee plant sprouting

by Margaret on January 24th, 2007

Nearly three months ago John and I planted coffee beans in the hope of getting a bush. I had just about given up on them ever germinating, but look at this! A perfect little stalk, with leaves still all folded into the bean, which sits like a little muffler on top of the stalk.

John used to live in far north Queensland where he had a coffee bush in his garden. He used to pick the beans, roast them and make his own brew. In Melbourne of course we will have to grow the bush inside, but we still have high hopes. At the moment, though, things are going very slowly. We planted six beans and only this one has germinated - and it has sat doing nothing for nearly a week now. Does anyone know if this is how it is meant to be? Has anyone grown coffee and can give me some hints?

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