Growing Coffee In Containers & Our First Harvest

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks for watching folks & don't forget to click the subscribe button if you enjoyed the video. Share the clip around with family & friends if you think they'll enjoy it too. 🐟 🌱🍅 Cheers all & have a top one. 😊 Rob

[@EvHervey]

Rob Bob's Backyard Farm & Aquaponics It's been really nice watching the coffee develop, thanks Rob!

[@SeeTheWholeTruth]

I say do a third bowl of "chewed & spit-out" beans too. Enzyme treatment. I bet it would have a remarkable difference in taste like the old pooped ones from the past. *shrug* scientific basis of inquiry. Great stuff, love the work and your sharing.

[@biggyfredd]

Rob Bob's Backyard Farm & Aquaponics what kind of camera do you use

[@RobsAquaponics]

I use a combination of my Pixel 2 & an older Panasonic HC-VX870M which is slowly dying. 😞😕 Cheer Frederick.

[@RobsAquaponics]

😄 Am glad you didn't suggest I trial a civet style coffee STWT. 😉 Cheers & have a top one.

[@MIgardener]

Wow congratulations! Your berries were so much darker red than mine. Mine were a little sweet but mostly a little bitter and grassy. The coffee was awesome though! I was impressed with your yield though! Nice job Rob!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Luke. Is your small bush an arabica ? All the best to you & the family. Cheers. ☕☕

[@truckerenoch8824]

If you mix in some crushed volcanic rock dust, it should take care of the iron deficiency. Heavy volcanic regions usually produce the best coffee.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Have added basalt & glacial rock dust. 👍 Cheers.

[@pannellclara]

best growing explanation i have found -Thank you Sir✌🏼

[@Tiggypeth]

You picked them just at the right time 👍. Dont harvest when they're hard.

[@irietropicals4255]

Do you have a video of how you processed the coffe beans?

[@greatamericansurvival]

Awesome we planted ours last year but got a ways to go yet. Thanks for all the details, so helpful.

[@wildchook745]

Oh wow, what a nice looking coffee tree and berries. Great info shared...love it, Rob.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Mary. Have you got much on the go for this winter down there ? Cheers.

[@wildchook745]

Yes, my garlic is up, I planted some onions, snow peas, kale, lettuce and brassicas. The fruits on my young mandarin tree and orange are ripening up nicely. I forgot to harvest my sweet potatoes so I will do that when that rain stop teasing us lol. btw, I love your Tahitian lime tree. I am going to add that to my list for future purchase. I know, gardening is addictive. I am building my food forest :)

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one Mary. Ours needs a bit of TLC again as she's getting a tad large again.

[@jbflyfishingjbflyfishing4068]

I need a couple coffee bean to plant

[@RobsAquaponics]

Best to get fresh berries & plant them out as the dried seeds don't stay viable for long.

[@jbflyfishingjbflyfishing4068]

@@RobsAquaponics Do you know of a place where I can source some of those fresh berries

[@RobsAquaponics]

@@jbflyfishingjbflyfishing4068 No sorry.

[@johnniegilchrist4472]

How beautiful is the plantation in flower...great video pal...

[@RobsAquaponics]

Can you imagine the smell a whole plantation would put out Johnnie. Cheers mate & shall catch you later.

[@x-tremevidpro]

The sweet smell of Night Blooming Jasmine. Awesome little white flowers only for a few days.

[@gildadesousa5107]

Hilarious mate ,you look like a Canadian Mountie ! Nova Scotia Luvs you !

[@RobsAquaponics]

😄Thanks folks. Hope to visit your fine land one day. Cheers.

[@martysgarden]

Rocking it Rob, I remember when they started the Coffee plantations in Byron up behind Broken Hd. May look into growing some soon in the near future. Thanks for the info!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers Marty.

[@timothygreer188]

Have you ever tried Cascara, also called Coffee Tea? It's made from the dried husk/fruit of the coffee berry. It has that cherry/plumb, sweet pepper flavor you mentioned when you tasted the berry. I know you like to experiment so dry some out and give it a try. I think you'll find it a pleasant and very different than coffee taste.

[@jksatte]

That sounds really nice.

[@RobsAquaponics]

No I haven' Timothy but have had a few folks suggest it to me. Might save some that will be picked in the next few days to dry out. Cheers.

[@rheagriffiths3838]

It's the new thing at Starbucks. Just nice to see the pulp is no longer considered waste and it's good for growers. Love all your vids. Came for the papaya and ginger and stayed for EVERYTHING else. Very inspiring.

[@getdirecti0ns]

I really thought it was just some word Starbucks made up 😂 thanks for the info!!

[@shaw2390]

Girlfriend and I are new but big fans ! Much love from here in Indiana USA

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hi Chris & GF. Are you into soil growing or aquaponics as well? Cheers & have a top one folks.

[@kiwiwriter]

Trying to grow coffee in Auckland for seven years. Finally sited it under some taro which is under macadamias/bananas... And voila! It took off. Hoping to see some fruit this coming summer now it's started growing. The site is also a warmer than typical microclimate (next to brick house, close to kitchen, close to greenhouse, banana compost/mulching). Thanks for the clip. Verified things, learnt new things. Excellent.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Sounds like you've got it located in a great spot UA. 👍 Hope it continues to grow well for you. Are there any coffee producers over there on the North Island? Cheers mate.

[@kiwiwriter]

Not that I know of (North Island). I saw a news article years ago someone grew their own coffee in Christchurch! That sure raised my brows so I thought I'd try up here. I wish I knew the source of that article the man obviously has lessons for us all. Yes it's a special wee spot allright. I have macadamias already after a few years, 100 bananas on a stem first year I tried them. Taro corms filling out well, guavas - I even have feijoas there for some local flavor... But global warming y'know. Crops are gonna change, I'm trying to stay ahead of the bell curve by testing all kinds of things and replicating what works. Taro would make an excellent commercial crop here lots of island mates to help eat it. Consistency is what I'm seeking now, we had an unusually warm year from the warm oceans start of spring, will I get results next year? If I do, it's on! Also testing sugar here, so far so good, not as fast as it grows in queensland that's for sure. I think it's a brilliant permaculture plant you can rend it down with various fruits to make preserves. How good would that be!

[@monkeypuzzlefarm]

I have a couple of coffee trees in Auckland too but haven't had a huge success yet.They are still young though.

[@sandywall4079]

Urban aquaponics Ii

[@baydon11]

G'day Bob.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Howdy Baydon.

[@karloskardenas2414]

Hello from South Texas🙏🏻

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hi Karlos. 👋

[@NaughtyGoatFarm]

Always wanted to give growing coffee a go. Well done mate!

[@RobsAquaponics]

I think these would do fine out there Hamish. Want a few seeds? 😉 Looking forward to sharing a cup of this with you too BTW. Cheers mate.

[@NaughtyGoatFarm]

Rob Bob's Aquaponics & Backyard Farm Yes please would love to grow a few.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

Good job, Rob! I had no idea coffee trees produced such beautiful flowers.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Jeanette. They have a very subtle sweet scent as well. I'd think it would be rather intense in the plantations with them all blooming at once. Cheers all the best.

[@sandywall4079]

Jeanette Waverly i

[@truckerenoch8824]

Beautiful foliage too! 😍

[@adityabyahatti0]

Got some theory. Thanks from 🇮🇳

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm glad it helped in some way. Happy growing.

[@BradGryphonn]

The botanic gardens in Rockhampton (the original gardens) have a number of coffee bushes growing as understory plants. When I lived there, I never thought to try the berries. I'd go up there whenever particular fruits were in season and feast. Loquats, Mangosteens, chocolate pudding trees, ice cream beans. It was great fun.

[@habibahassan1289]

Thanks Rob Bob nice video

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Habiba. 👍 Cheers & have a top one.

[@JamesReillyIOW]

Thanks

[@RobsAquaponics]

No problem James. Cheers mate. ☕☕

[@JustineDodd]

A plum and a pepper ~ tea came out of my nose! What a concept ~ I can't wait for my coffee to give me berries! Thanks for this video, it's exactly what I needed :)

[@RobsAquaponics]

😁👍 Glad it gave you a laugh.

[@Kearnesy]

That was very intereting keen to see the next coffee clip

[@RobsAquaponics]

May be a while before I get to process them as I've been told it's a good idea to let them sit a while before processing them n k. Cheers. 👍

[@ramoneoliveira5851]

Eu sou viciado em café, é ótimo beber uma caneca de café antes dormir... Like

[@RobsAquaponics]

Eu gosto de algumas canecas por dia também. ☕☕ (Google Trans) I enjoy a few mugs a day as well. ☕☕

[@Rose-tq2xq]

Hello Sir lovely looking coffee beans. Enjoy the coffee. Happy gardening Sir

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Folks. Happy growing to you too. 🌱🌱🌱

[@kennethplum9481]

I'm going to try growing it in Michigan in the summer.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I hope you get them to grow well MA. 👍 Cheers & all the ebst.

[@smiley2477]

This was very informative I think you answered all my questions!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad it was helpful Smiley.

[@tkgcreations3247]

Hey Rob hope all is well

[@RobsAquaponics]

All's well here thanks GH. 👍 Cheers & all the best to you & yours.

[@tkgcreations3247]

Had to move to a smaller place then had surgery now fixing to have surgery again. I am trying to get back on my feet with growing things in this small space were temporally in. I was just talking to my daughter about being able to grow what you use.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hope the next round goes well for you GH.

[@AngelinAfrica]

Wow, that’s awesome 👏. I’m in America. I’m definitely going to add this to my patio garden 🪴 ❤😊🎉

[@RobsAquaponics]

I hope it grows well for you ADA.

[@ToddWoodworthg3]

If the berries are roasted and not too old i understand it is a very good medicinal plant.... Love your vids bro happy harvest this year.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Todd. Will be drying some of the fruit from the next lot I pick to use in a tea. Have been told by a few folks that it's tasty & good for you. Cheers & all the best Todd.

[@BasementRuthie]

How exciting!! Looking forward to the next instalment in the series!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Am looking forward to trying some home grown coffee but it will be a while away yet I think. Cheers Ruthie & have a top one.

[@Thewayyahusha]

Good job mate love your clips

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Mate. Cheers & have a great one.

[@escapematrixenterprisejacq7810]

Nice you live in a warm climate. We have warm weather if we are lucky 4 months out of the year. Its over 80 only a week or so.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I've seen some folks grow them as house plants & bring them out when it's warm. They may not produce enough berries for a cup of coffee but they do make a nice house plant.

[@MrMuttes]

nice and sweet , delicious

[@RobsAquaponics]

The sweetness took me by surprise MrMuttes. 👍 Cheers mate.

[@evanceyugoshawa2]

Nice

[@goodmorningcharlie1243]

Thank you very much sir I really needed that information

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad I could help some.

[@almamaisonet8784]

Hi , I will love to grow coffee, but I live in NY n is hard to get seeds here but if I get some seeds I will send it to my daughter in Florida

[@RobsAquaponics]

Our friends that we gave this plant to found that fermenting the flesh off the berries then sowing them gave them the best germination rates if that helps at all Alma.

[@insAneTunA]

Bought a coffee plant 2 weeks ago at the supermarket, unaware that it is an actual coffee plant. I just wanted some plants inside the house, but I was always reluctant to put plants inside my house because I do not get a lot of sunlight inside. So after a closer inspection when I got home, and after a little research on the web, I found out that it can actually produce the fruits that hold the coffee seeds. I am not going to let it grow big, and I can't put it outside due to our climate, but I am thinking about turning it into a bonsai-ish tree once it starts growing a bit larger. That it is if it is going to survive the conditions inside my house. Anyway, as always a big 👍 for sharing your knowledge !

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one mate. Hope it grows well for you. I think MiGardener has some inside growing tips on his channel. He's up north in the USA so has to grow them inside too.

[@insAneTunA]

@@RobsAquaponics Thanks for the tip mate, I will check that out 👍

[@AdamHeywoodY5477]

I do want to see a video about roasting them and such.

[@RobsAquaponics]

No problem mate. 👍 I'd say it's probably 8 or so weeks away as it's been suggested I let the beans rest a bit after drying them. Cheers & all the best.

[@sashakta]

I was there in Australia for 5 years ...now I am in my home country and I love Aussie ppl and Australia a lot ..it's my second home .. Aussie Aussie Aussie .....

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm glad you enjoyed our country Sashakta. Whereabouts do you call home ? Cheers & all the best.

[@raticallife1320]

oi, oi, oi!

[@DanielSMatthews]

Growing in the root pouches is a good idea, that should avoid problems with nematodes attacking roots. My kids grew a row of coffee trees from seed and we lost a few, they just started "flagging" and nothing we did could save them. The variation in the survivors suggests that we should try growing from cuttings off the toughest trees, so we look forward to you doing that video. Another pest we saw, and we are in SE QLD too, is the leaf cutter bee, they cut out almost perfect circles from the leaves with surgical precision. Fortunately they distribute their harvesting over all of the plants in an area and the damage was tolerable. With regard to the waste pulp, in the middle east they dry it and make a tea from it.

[@RobsAquaponics]

It's a shame about the loss of your trees Daniel. I'm saving the fruit from the few I harvested yesterday to make up an infusion from it after a few people suggested I try it. 👍 Have you tasted it yourself? Cheers mate.

[@DanielSMatthews]

I have roasted a small number of whole berries from the original plant, their taste was very promising, but it will be a few years before we see a crop of the ones the kids planted. We are "over" seeing a few of them die like that and are now focused on the idea of cloning via cuttings from the best performers from the survivors. A lesson in natural and unnatural selection for the kids. :-)

[@janakidurgamalleswari5028]

however this is nice i like ur hard work

[@andybush368]

Nice 😁

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers Mr Andy. ☕☕

[@gvas7560]

Great job on those beans 👍

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks G Vas. Happy growing. 🌱🌱

[@jgco907]

thank you so much for the info Bob! been thinking of how I can grow my own coffee in my own backyard :)

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hope they grow well for you jg. 👍

[@arlenecaine868]

Hi Rob, I have a reasonably healthy coffee plant in a pot. In Perth. When do they produce fruit and does it need pruning and when? Thank you for all that you do. Happy to report that I have successfully grown a good crop of ginger after watching your segment. Cheers

[@RobsAquaponics]

The generally start to flower towards the end of winter/start of spring for us Arlene. As for pruning, they can take a light prune but must admit I haven't touched ours yet. Hope you got a great harvest on the ginger. Am looking at removing most of ours from the beds down the back very soon. Happy growing.

[@drrahilakurdi5943]

Good 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks 😁😁🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@jksatte]

I know I have been MIA for some reason I have not been getting notifications. I'm back though and I will be gorging on your video's. I didn't even realize how much I've been missing :). Janice

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hi Janice. Have a few friends that were un subscribed by KZbin even though they claim it doesn't happen. 🙄 Hope all's well with you & yours. Cheers. 🙂

[@franzgrabe1]

very informative video.....thank a lot!

[@RobsAquaponics]

No problem Franz. Just uploaded another looking at the larger crop we're getting from it this season. Cheers.

[@invinciblecucumber]

For iron deficiency, you can drive few iron nails directly into the trunk, you will never have the issue with iron again.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I have seen a few folks discourage this. Mainly as the iron isn't in plant available forms.

[@lvmyfam11]

Can you compost the cherries after squeezing the coffee beans out?

[@RobsAquaponics]

You certainly can. We ate most of them & dried the rest for making up "teas". Cheers Katherine.

[@ishmelsteele4385]

I've got one in the UK bigger in my house and it's the same Bush you got coffee bushes send your picture any time you want

[@Tiggypeth]

Robusta is the one that they make instant coffee from 🙂

[@RobsAquaponics]

I saw that in a few places when a Mate asked about making instant granules from them. I think I'd need a few more bushes to get a cups worth of instant from this variety. 😉 Cheers & have a top one.

[@CubanMofo]

My tree produces flowers but no fruit

[@erlpen2016]

You know a lot about growing coffee…my interest is on the peel of the coffee pod not the bean itself…after all here in California we have access to the best coffees of the planet at such low prices….now back to the peel when I was a kid we would buy it by the pound and make the best tasting tea brew supposedly the peel has more caffeine than the coffee itself….it is said around the place where I was born that the best coffee is grown in the same place cocca plants are grown…like Colombia, Bolivia, Peru and so on….my hope is that I can grow coffee and be able to taste the coffee peel one more time…

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks for that. We really like the flavour of the fruit itself & dried some to make up fruity brews. ☕☕ Cheers & have a top one.

[@Pepesplants]

Looks good. We also grow awesome coffee in South Florida. We are outside the Coffee Belt. How about you?

[@RobsAquaponics]

We're just out of it buy a few hundred miles here in Southern Queensland Pepe. I do know there' s a farm or 2 south of us again that make boutique blends but am not sure how much of it they grow themselves. Cheers mate & happy growing.

[@Pepesplants]

Pay us a visit on Facebook group. Extreme Coffee Growers. Would love to have you join us to share your coffee growing adventures. LOL. "-)

[@PetesBackGarden]

Great video mate 👍✌️

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks PBG. Hope you patch is coming along well. Cheers.

[@williamoliver9063]

Is there a way to control the moisture content in the soil of a wicking bed. Thanks

[@RobsAquaponics]

I find that they generally self regulate William. As long as the structure is loose & has a decent amount of organic matter they don't over hydrate. I have had some beds they ended up with very heavy soils that stayed too wet so added in some perlite in an attempt to loosen it up a bit. Cheers.

[@williamoliver9063]

Thanks Rob

[@RobsAquaponics]

No problem mate. 👍

[@Gardeninggirl1107]

Well, this will be exciting! Always wanted to see how coffee is grown & processed. Did eating the outside of the berries give you a bit of a caffeinated "buzz" or is that only in the seeds?

[@RobsAquaponics]

Was able to go to sleep just fine after de seeding them. I think there is a small amount of caffeine in there Robin but not as much as the bean. I'm surprised I didn't find more folks using them as well in my searches as they are tasty. Hope all's going well with your summer patch.

[@ladyEnchantressGarden]

In many years of gardening, this will be my first time to grow Coffee. I hope I will at least keep it alive until they have berries

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hope they grow well for you Cess. 👍👍

[@ladyEnchantressGarden]

@@RobsAquaponics Thanks! 😊enjoyed this video

[@WalkTheAncientPaths]

Great video. Where do I get the seeds to grow my own coffee tree

[@RobsAquaponics]

You would need to get fresh seeds WTAP. Apparently they don't have a great germination rate if kept in storage too long. It might be easier to buy a seedling in tube stock like we did from an online retailer.

[@AN-OLD-BEE]

Rob, excellent training! Do you have a brand (vitamin) that the coffee needs that I can just crush, mix, and provide on the base of the plant? I'm new to this hobby. Please help.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I have no one element I add over the other. A rich compost or a organic fertiliser pellet should be all they need mate. Cheers & happy growing. 👍

[@adenshobbies7768]

I planted an Arabica plant in my raised bed around 6 months ago. Was fairly root bound in the pot, and approximately 1 metre tall. It's not doing so well, as its leaves are yellowing and dropping. I've given it plenty of water and top dress with compost and npk. Could the lack of growth and leaves dropping be due to it being root bound, or is there something that I'm not doing?

[@RobsAquaponics]

What Climate are you in Aden? Is the plant in full sun now? Over watering can sometimes cause plants to drop leaves as well.

[@DragonBoy-ws5ul]

Have you tried black soldier fly larvae as a food for the fish?

[@RobsAquaponics]

The jade perch rejected the mature larvae but have been told by a bloke that he harvests them when they're a bit smaller & the jade will take them then. Other species of fish will take them from what I've seen on forums though. Cheers.

[@dndward]

I'd love some tips on keeping coffee trees alive. I too live in Ipswich but lost all mine to frost.... :(

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hey Neighbour. We're lucky in that we don't get frosts here due to fences & the shed in the neighbours yard. Do you have a sheltered position near a tall solid fence where you could plant them out David?

[@dndward]

I'm on a rural 2.5 acre block, it's open and gets frost every year. I'll try the shelter of our roundabout. It's about 15m2 surrounded by a hedge of Lilly Pilly about 2m tall. Thanks for the reply. Learning a lot from your posts. Hope to catch up for a chat in person one day. Cheers

[@pennyjedi]

Thanks for the video! Do you deliver root bags overseas? I live in Thailand

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hope you enjoyed it Jonathan. 👍 I have done so in the past. If you want to let me know what you're interested in I can get back to you with a postage quote. Best to email me on the address on the Pouch page. ► bitsouttheback.com/root-pouch/ Cheers mate & all the best.

[@TrixieM712]

Well that was fun....who knew, you can eat the berries.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Has been suggested that I dry the next lot and make a "tea" from them. Cheers.

[@mynameisnotcory]

How easy is it to sprout coffee seeds? I’ll have to throw some in the system soon! Definitely try hops in your aquaponics system! I’m haveing great success even in texas where the sun doesnt quite hit them right like it does in oregon or hallertau germany...

[@RobsAquaponics]

I haven't tried any myself AGW but have seen others have great success from seeds that were less than a year old. Will be saving a few of these to try out after the reno's are done here. I have a mate that brews on the north side that had a few plants growing in his system before he remodelled it. I think his dogs kept "dismantling" the bucket section he had the hops in while he was at work. Cheers & happy growing mate.

[@mynameisnotcory]

Rob Bob's Backyard Farm & Aquaponics my dogs killed about 50 dollars of hops so i feel his pain!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Ouch!!!

[@420lovless]

Takes about 60 days to sprout a seed.

[@icewindofchange]

My plant got attacked by lace bugs and thrips, and for some reason no more ladybugs come to my balcony after I moved plants there. I used to have a lot of laybugs a couple of moths ago. What do you recommend to get rid of lace bugs? I used garlic solution to kill fruitfly infestation on some of my decorative plants long time ago, you think it will work and wont hurt the tree?

[@RobsAquaponics]

I haven't had to deal with the lace bugs sorry mate. From what I've read horticultural soap or oils might be the go. Neem oil sprays are fairly affective against many plant eating/sucking insects as well if it's available there. Hope that helps some.

[@icewindofchange]

@@RobsAquaponics I took a better look and I dont think its lace bugs, it looks like cohinilhas. Im using watered-down alcohol, and the wash down anyone who is left

[@sunshinecarnivores1919]

Can you hybridize the different coffee tree's?

[@RobsAquaponics]

I dare say you can. 👍

[@jaderose8385]

Were can I buy coffee seeds to plant or coffee trees . thanks

[@RobsAquaponics]

Bets to search online & see what's available in your area.

[@jaderose8385]

@@RobsAquaponics thank you

[@parikshithegde4768]

My plant is an year old, around 2 feet tall. When can I expect the fruits? my plant had some flowers but they just dried out. I live in India, under tropical conditions.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Ours set flowers in it's second year when it was about the same height as yours but we only got a couple of fruit set. I hope your plant does better next season mate.

[@mikedickson6362]

I have a coffee plant when should I change the pot it's getting it's 3d set of leafs ?

[@RobsAquaponics]

How large a pot is it in now & will you be growing it in the ground eventually? If you're in a warmer climate you could probably get away with popping it into the pot you want to grow it in now. That way you won't be stressing it out every time you go up a size. If you're in a cooler area & need to bring it indoors, it might pay to move it up in pot sizes gradually so it's easier to work with. Cheers.

[@mikedickson6362]

It's in a 3 inch and I'm in New York usa

[@lisabooker6405]

I would love to grow coffee but I’m in 6b zone and as we’ve talk I’m a backyard grower like you. Though most probably wouldn’t classify it as much of a yard. LOL It works or I make it work anyway. Hahaha I would have to drag it in and out for sure and space in my condo is also at a premium. Needless to say...no coffee tree for me. BOO! LOL 😆 I did watch, well rewatch, a couple of your self watering grow bag videos last night. I’m going to start some potatoes in some large grow bags I have and needed a refresher on the waterer. I was going to run today and get the stuff I need to build it but we’re getting some nasty storms today so it’ll wait till tomorrow. ((ALWAYS “TOMORROW” WHEN IM EXCITED 😜 LOL)) I did get some new grow beds for this year and am going to build another one “tomorrow”

[@RobsAquaponics]

Sounds like you have a busy week ahead Lisa. 😃 Do you have a balcony you can grow on as well or do you have to arm wrestle over yard space? 😉 Cheers & all the best to you & yours.

[@lisabooker6405]

Rob Bob's Backyard Farm & Aquaponics Hahaha I’ve got the yard space. No one else grows and I think they think I’m a little wacky. LOL Mehhh idc! Brings me happiness and good food so I’ll be the crazy garden lady! Hahaha 😂✌🏼

[@almamaisonet8784]

How can I get coffee seeds from you or some other place , please let me know

[@RobsAquaponics]

I gave the bush away to some friends. It's also best to use seeds straight from the ripe berries so is probably best to looks for a friend/local with a tree.

[@DaveCottrell-eh8gc]

Hello, I've planted my coffee plant 5 months ago and am still waiting for my first bloom. Is there any chance I could get some of your coffee cherries to replant?

[@DaveCottrell-eh8gc]

I just watched your entire video. Congratulations on your harvest. I'm going to be following you and your advice on harvesting and growing coffee. I'm from Northern California, and I am very slowly growing a coffee plant on my back patio. Have a series of grow lights helping with the photosynthesis process, and I've been using fertilizer meant for fruiting trees a slow-release compound of manure, minerals and the plant seems to be growing a little more rapidly.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hi Dave. I gave this plant away to friends that have acreage a few years back sorry. Hope yours do well & bloom for you soon.

[@chrisgoldbach4450]

Got one from fast growingtrees! I like growing from seed but ill wait for one. 5 years? Should there be one branch or a few?

[@RobsAquaponics]

Our young plant started out with minimal branches if that helps any Chris.

[@chrisgoldbach4450]

@@RobsAquaponics ok sure does thanks. Just wondered if you pruned much or let it grow out

[@RobsAquaponics]

@@chrisgoldbach4450 I just let our grow out. Some varieties only produce berries on the older growth from what I've read.

[@chrisgoldbach4450]

@@RobsAquaponics ok well thank you ill just keep doing what im.doing and be patient. Zone 6 so it might take a while😆

[@RobsAquaponics]

@@chrisgoldbach4450 Look up @MIgardener He's in the north of the US & grows his inside most of the year in a pot. 👍 I dare say he may have a few tips for you.

[@catslife5501]

Good to see you again, how's the reno going? I guess you'll be finished a lot faster than our reno (30 years and counting). At 70+ it does become a bit harder to get motivated. At least our veggie patch is going well!! Greetings from Western Cape SA, Brian & Essjay

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hey folks. The plans are with council to get a relaxation on some zoning laws then we're off to the builder to get a quote. Is a lot slower going than I thought it would be. Hope all's going well for you folks in SA. Cheers.

[@ozjedi1]

What if you don't like coffee at all, and prefer to drink tea how would you go about growing your own tea

[@RobsAquaponics]

You can buy tea camellias as well. Their botanical name is Camellia sinensis & is fairly easy to grow from what I've heard. Is not something I've tried myself. Cheers.

[@TheCrossroads533]

Rob Bob: I plan to grow arabica in a container at my house in Zone 10 Gulf Coast-Florida USA. However, what can I expect (in coffee quantity) when harvesting 2 plants? Also, can the plants be a little more in the Sun than usual?

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hi Louis. I wish I could give you a decent answer but as this was out one & only harvest so far I'm not sure mate. This plant is also a dwarf variety so won't grow anywhere near as tall as the commercial varieties. This seasons crop (the plants 2nd) is looking to be a lot larger than this one so am hoping to get more than enough to share with visitors. The plants can tolerate the sun but need to be slowly acclimatised so as to not shock them. You'll see many plantains in South America grown in full sun. 👍 Sorry I'm not much help there Mate but hope yours grow well for you.

[@aaronsylvester]

Rob, do you have any recommendations for dealing with ants as they are running up and down my coffee bushes. It looks like they are causing the branches to dry out and brown up?

[@RobsAquaponics]

My guess is that they are farming some sort of sap sucker like they are on our bush here digitalhustle. I have seen a few folks get them under control using Borax based DIY ant baiting stations. boraxantkiller.com/step-by-step-instructions/ I think it can be toxic to some animals as be careful if you have cats or dogs as pets. Hope that helps you out some.

[@chrisgoldbach4450]

Im in the US do you know of any sellers or where you got your seeds or plant? Daleys diesnt ship here

[@RobsAquaponics]

There would probably be suppliers in Florida I'd think Chris.

[@chrisgoldbach4450]

@@RobsAquaponics good stuff thanks bud

[@RobCooper]

Did you say you ended up in a 15 gallon pot?

[@RobsAquaponics]

That's right Rob. 👍 I'll be leaving it in there until I find a spot to plant it out. Cheers mate.

[@tat2mune]

you sell the baby plants? you should

[@RobsAquaponics]

I don't but It couldn't hurt to pop a few seeds in.... 🤔 Thanks for the suggestion.

[@TacklingTheGiants]

It's been 4 years...how the plant doing now?

[@RobsAquaponics]

It was gifted to some friends with acreage. Last I saw it was still doing well and they had started a number of seedlings from beans they've collected.

[@mfredricknew]

went to your shop and could not find venturi's at all.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Here you go Mike. bitsouttheback.com/venturi/ There's also a link on the main shop page & the drop down menu at the top. Cheers & have a top one.

[@gildadesousa5107]

Hey did you hear about the dude who makes coffee from dandelion root?

[@RobsAquaponics]

I've tried some myself years ago Gilda but wasn't that impressed. Might of been because it was from a packet. I can imagine freshly dried root would probably taste better. Cheers. ☕☕

[@piob9801]

This is creepy. I was thinking of growing my own coffee just minutes ago when I was drinking my 3rd cup and then I saw your newest video. I think this is a sign. Thanks.

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

Pio B I would have left earlier but power went out and I had to wait for my second pot of coffee which I am drinking now and when the internet came back on with the power Rob's video came with it. Sign sign everywhere a sign?

[@RobsAquaponics]

😄Hope you enjoyed the clip Pio B. 👍

[@umnimakuma]

Hi sir im im from nepal i have organic coffice but we dnt hav market plese sir visit to nepal wonderfull vew

[@janine_z]

What soil mix is best? I heard regular potting mix is not good for them. What do you use?

[@RobsAquaponics]

They do best in a lightly acidic soil Janine. Other than that, just make sure that it's rich in organic matter & free draining. Fairly mush the same as most veggies folks would grow in their yard. Cheers & happy growing.

[@tiny2438]

What is the specific name of this plant?

[@RobsAquaponics]

Here you go,www.daleysfruit.com.au/buy/dwarf-coffee-catui-tree.htm?PHPSESSID=gqifoaoj1ni4b79kjf0e5fbkc6 Hope that helps.

[@davidxgreen6651]

Any chance I can send you a couple pics of my unhappy coffee plant via email. I'm sure you'd glance at it and know exactly what's wrong, eh? Thanks in advance if possible & thanks for the video, I've done pretty much everything you've recommended!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hi David. Sorry I missed this. Have been a tad flat out with folks wanting info due to having more time on their hands. Hows the tree looking now?

[@davidxgreen6651]

@@RobsAquaponics Hey man, thanks for getting back to me. Could you email me at davidxgreen at yahoo.com and I'll send you a couple photos of the tree? It's doing so much better since I got rid of what must've been bad soil. Still some signs of something going on that I think you'd recognise right away. Whenever you have time the help is much appreciated! cheers, dave

[@kidusgameing]

It my contry ethiopia

[@RobsAquaponics]

& we all thank you for it. 👍😁☕☕

[@eldesconocido1163]

I am colombian, i could go to help you

[@RobsAquaponics]

😂 Thanks Jorge. I need all the help I can get. 😉 Cheers & have a top one.

[@eldesconocido1163]

@@RobsAquaponics if I can get 1 visa to study english in your country, I would like to know your farm

[@Marusija8]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤

[@RobsAquaponics]

😁😁😁😁👍

[@henniedevilliers7570]

Stooping to begging for likes and subscription creates advertisements. Not doing so negates it. Nothing here about processing the seeds. The fast forward facility saved me the greater part of 12 minutes.

[@krisjackson6800]

I think the coffee cherry taste a bit like a lychee

[@RobsAquaponics]

I would have to agree there Kris. 👍👍

[@zutakifarming245]

like 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Nhieu. 👍👍🙂 Have a great one.