# PREPARING LAND FOR COFFEE PLANTING
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- **Author**: Joram Mathenge
- **Published**: 2024-10-30T20:48:42.000000Z

Land preparation during coffee planting is crucial for better result. After tilling the land, we nomally clear and cultivate the land. Then we dig holes with the size of 2x2x 2 feet holes on thee ground. They are then filled with manure. During planting, the soil is mixed together with manure.The seedlings are planted with the mixture and then watered. This gives the seedlings the necessary tools to grow. The Tree is covered with mulching to preserve moisture. Watering is recommended where rain is scarceLand preparation during coffee  planting is crucial for better result. After tilling the land, we nomally  clear and cultivate the land. Then we dig  holes with the size of 2x2x 2 feet holes on thee ground. They are then filled with manure. During  planting, the soil is mixed together with manure.The seedlings  are planted  with  the mixture and then watered. This gives the seedlings the necessary tools to grow. The Tree is covered with mulching to preserve moisture. Watering is recommended where rain is scarce.