Single stem system

Single stem system
    Practiced in India
    Topping of growing main-stem
    Purpose of topping/capping
    1) To restrict vertical growth and facilitating lateral branching giving increased fruiting area.
    2) Thickening of main stem: It also helps in diversion of food material to thicken the main stem and primary branches.
    As soon as the plant reaches a desirable height (first topping height) the growth of bush is restricted by topping/capping.
Sl. No.
Variety
Topping height  I - Tire (cm)
Remarks
II Tier height
1
Arabica Tall
60 to 75  ( 2.5 feet)
In about 9-12 months stage after planting
4.50 to 5 ft
2.
Arabica Dwarfs
90 to 135 ( 3 to 4.5 ft.) .
  
3.
Robusta
105 to 120 cm (3.50 to 4 ft)
In about 18-24 months stage
4.50 to 5.00 ft
    Raising of second tier
  • Depending on the fertility of the soil and spreading of the plant when plants attain about 4.50 to 5 ft height (135 to 150 cm) the second tier is raised.

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