Question

List the geographical conditions required for the cultivation of coffee and tea.

Answer 1

Tea and coffee both are important beverage crops. The following are the conditions required for their cultivation:
- Both require similar climate and soil condition.
- Require hot and humid climate, ${15}^{o}C$ to ${30}^{o}C$ temperature, shade of the tree not required for tea.
- Coffee requires 150 to 200 cm rainfall, shade of tree required.
- 200 to 250 cm rainfall for tea is required.
- Both require well-drained fertile soil rich in organic matter.