EFFECTIVE COFFEE GARDEN RECOVERY AFTER HARVEST

Effective coffee garden recovery after harvest using proper techniques helps trees stay healthy, improve flower bud differentiation, and stabilize yield for the next season.

Coffee garden recovery after harvest is a critical stage that directly determines yield and bean quality in the following season. After an intensive harvest period, coffee trees often become exhausted, showing yellow leaves, weak branches, and declining root systems. Without timely coffee care after harvest, flower bud differentiation is significantly reduced, directly affecting productivity.

Therefore, coffee garden recovery after harvest through timely and adequate nutrient supplementation is an essential step that should not be overlooked.

Role of nutrition in coffee garden recovery after harvest

During coffee care after harvest, coffee trees need a balanced supply of essential nutrients:

• N - P - K: Support recovery of leaves, branches, and roots, while accumulating nutrients for flower bud formation.
• Ca - Mg - S: Improve soil structure, enhance NPK uptake efficiency, and increase drought tolerance.
• Micronutrients (B, Zn): Stimulate flower bud differentiation and improve fruit set rate.

Proper coffee fertilization with the right nutrient composition helps trees recover quickly and prepare for the next growth stage.

Suitable NPK Baconco products for coffee after harvest

The following NPK Baconco formulations are recommended for coffee garden recovery after harvest:

• NPK 20-5-5+6S+0.05B+0.05Zn: Helps restore tree vigor and enhances flower bud differentiation.
• NPK 22-5-5+6S+0.05B+0.1Zn: Ideal for severely exhausted trees, supporting rapid recovery.
• NPK 20-10-10+6S+0.045B BASEO: Balanced formulation that promotes new root development, suitable for most coffee gardens.
• NPK 18-6-6+0.1Zn+0.05B: Encourages uniform flowering, supports even fruit development, and reduces early fruit drop as well as dry or rotten fruits.

Supporting products for coffee care after harvest

• ORGANICONCO: Organic microbial fertilizer that improves soil quality and promotes fine root growth.
• COFOLI CALIBO: Foliar fertilizer that supports flower bud differentiation, enhances drought resistance, and reduces leaf drop.

The combination of NPK Baconco and supporting products maximizes coffee fertilization efficiency.

Optimal 3-step coffee fertilization process

STEP 1: Immediately After Harvest (1–3 Weeks)

• Objective: Root recovery and organic matter supplementation
• Application: ORGANICONCO + NPK 20-10-10+6S+0.045B BASEO
• Dosage:

• ORGANICONCO: 3–5 kg/tree (3–5 tons/ha), applied once
• BASEO: 0.6–0.9 kg/tree (600–900 kg/ha)

• Application method: Broadcast evenly along the canopy projection, lightly cover with soil, irrigate or apply before rainfall.

Phase 1. Source: Baconco

STEP 2: Mid Dry Season (When Flower Bud Formation Begins)

• Objective: Leaf recovery, shoot development, and flower bud preparation
• Application options:

• NPK 22-5-5+6S+0.05B+0.1Zn: 0.5–0.7 kg/tree (for weak trees after heavy harvest)
• NPK 20-5-5+6S+0.05B+0.05Zn: 0.6–0.8 kg/tree (for average to healthy trees)
• NPK 18-6-6+0.1Zn+0.05B: 0.5–0.8 kg/tree

• Effect: Strengthens leaves, reduces leaf drop, and accumulates nutrients for flower bud development.

Phase 2. Source: Baconco

STEP 3: Before Flowering (20–30 Days)

• Objective: Strengthen trees, improve flower setting, and reduce bud drop
• Application: COFOLI CALIBO (foliar spray)
• Mixing & spraying:

• 25–30 ml per 16-liter sprayer or 500 ml/ha
• Spray twice, with an interval of 10–12 days

• Effect: Calcium and Boron stimulate flower buds, Potassium improves drought tolerance, and reduces bud drop before flowering induction.

Phase 3. Source: Baconco

Important notes for coffee garden recovery after harvest

• Do not perform coffee fertilization when soil is extremely dry
• Avoid foliar spraying under strong sunlight or windy conditions
• Do not mix COFOLI CALIBO with copper-based (Cu) products
• Weak gardens may apply an additional COFOLI CALIBO spray to reduce fruit drop

Conclusion

With a scientific coffee fertilization process and a complete nutrient solution from NPK Baconco, coffee garden recovery after harvest becomes more effective and sustainable. Coffee trees recover faster, develop strong roots and foliage, and are well-prepared for the next season, ensuring stable yield and quality.

* This information is for reference purposes only.