Germination of coffee seed

[Fredrik B]

Roland Koelliker wrote:
> 
> Hi there
> 
> I've got a few coffee seed which I wish to bring to live. As far as I
> know, it's not that easy. Does anyone have any suggestions how to
> germinate these seeds?
> Thank you for your help.
> 
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> Roland Koelliker
> Swiss Fed Inst Technol
> Plant Sciences
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They have to be fresh, in which case they will
germinate in about two months. Coffee plants
want a calcium-free environment, to peat is 
probably the best planting medium. Good luck!
/ Fredrik