RESTORING COFFEE TREES AFTER HARVEST FOR EFFECTIVE RESERVE BRANCH DEVELOPMENT

A practical guide to restoring coffee trees after harvest, helping develop strong reserve branches and stabilize yield with Baconco’s professional fertilization solutions.

Current condition of coffee trees after harvest

In intensive coffee farming, trees in the production stage consume a large amount of nutrients. After harvest, if coffee tree restoration is not carried out promptly, trees easily become exhausted, reserve branches weaken, new shoots are limited, and yield in the following season becomes unstable.

Applying a proper post-harvest coffee restoration program is a crucial foundation for regenerating growth and developing strong reserve branches for the next crop cycle.

Signs of coffee tree decline after harvest

Coffee trees need post-harvest restoration when the following symptoms appear:

• Weak shoots and branches; primary and secondary branches become thinner
• Older leaves turn pale green and gradually drop near the branch base
• Trunks and branches appear dry and darkened
• Poor root activity, with few new white feeder roots
• Short reserve branches with limited new shoots

Without proper post-harvest fertilization, these conditions may persist into the next season.

Post-harvest coffee restoration solutions with Baconco

To restore coffee trees effectively after harvest, growers should combine specialized Baconco products to help trees quickly recover vitality and develop stable reserve branches.

Recommended products:

• NPK 20-10-10 Baseo + 6S + 0.045B
• NPK 20-5-5 + 6S + 0.05B + 0.05Zn
• COFOLI AMINO & COFOLI FULAMIN foliar fertilizers
• CO-TRIHEX & PENNCOZEB fungicides

Baconco’s NPK fertilizer lines for coffee help regenerate roots, restore canopy growth, and extend reserve branches effectively.

Post-harvest Coffee restoration program

1. Soil Application - the foundation of coffee restoration

(Use one of the following products):

• NPK 20-10-10 Baseo + 6S + 0.045B
• NPK 20-5-5 + 6S + 0.05B + 0.05Zn

Timing: 0–7 days after harvest, pruning, and field sanitation
Dosage: 500–700 g/tree, broadcast under the canopy or dissolved for irrigation

Benefits:
Supports post-harvest coffee fertilization, stimulates feeder root regeneration, restores shoots and leaves, extends reserve branches, and improves nutrient uptake from Baconco NPK fertilizers.

2. Foliar Fertilization - accelerating recovery

• COFOLI AMINO: 20–25 ml / 16 L tank
• COFOLI FULAMIN: 20–25 ml / 16 L tank

Spray twice, 10–14 days apart, in the early morning or late afternoon.

This practice helps coffee trees recover quickly after harvest, enhances photosynthesis, improves nutrient translocation into plant tissues, and supports effective reserve branch development.

3. Orchard Cleaning and Disease Prevention

• CO-TRIHEX: 10–15 ml / 16 L tank
• PENNCOZEB: 20–25 g / 16 L tank

Spray once after pruning. In high humidity conditions, repeat after 20–30 days to protect trees throughout the restoration period.

Technical Notes for Post-Harvest Coffee Restoration

• Retain only healthy secondary branches as the framework for reserve branches
• Avoid foliar spraying under strong sunlight or before rainfall
• Mulch the base with dry grass or crop residues to maintain soil moisture
• Apply fertilizers at recommended rates to prevent premature flowering

Conclusion

Proper post-harvest coffee restoration helps trees recover rapidly, develop strong reserve branches, and establish a stable growth foundation for the next production season.

Using the right Baconco NPK fertilizers for coffee and strictly following the restoration program is the key to maintaining sustainable productivity.