Coffee Life Cycle
What is the Coffee Life Cycle?
The coffee life cycle begins with seed germination and includes early growth, flowering, cherry development, harvesting, and rest. Trees typically start yielding fruit 2–3 years after planting and remain productive for around 20–25 years, depending on care and climate.
Why the life cycle matters
- Informs farm management and renovation planning
- Affects timing of yield, pruning, and fertilising
- Crucial for long-term sustainability and productivity
Life cycle in specialty vs commercial
- In specialty coffee, close monitoring of plant health enables selective renovation and targeted quality improvements.
- In commercial coffee, larger-scale farms often use uniform replanting cycles focused on maintaining consistent volume.
Where Nordic Approach fits in
We work with producers to understand and manage tree life cycles—supporting replanting, variety selection, and training to ensure healthy yields and consistent quality over time.