<P> All coffee grown in India are grown in shade and commonly with two tiers of shade . Often inter-cropped with spices such as cardamom , cinnamon , clove , and nutmeg , the coffees gain aromatics from the inter-cropping , storage , and handling functions . Growing altitudes range between 1,000 m ( 3,300 ft ) to 1,500 m ( 4,900 ft ) above sea level for Arabica ( premier coffee ) , and 500 m ( 1,600 ft ) to 1,000 m ( 3,300 ft ) for Robusta ( though of lower quality , it is robust to environment conditions ) . Ideally , both Arabica and Robusta are planted in well drained soil conditions that favour rich organic matter that is slightly acidic ( pH 6.0 -- 6.5 ) . However , India 's coffees tend to be moderately acidic which can lead to either a balanced and sweet taste , or a listless and inert one . Slopes of Arabica tend to be gentle to moderate , while Robusta slopes are gentle to fairly level . </P>
<P> All coffee grown in India are grown in shade and commonly with two tiers of shade . Often inter-cropped with spices such as cardamom , cinnamon , clove , and nutmeg , the coffees gain aromatics from the inter-cropping , storage , and handling functions . Growing altitudes range between 1,000 m ( 3,300 ft ) to 1,500 m ( 4,900 ft ) above sea level for Arabica ( premier coffee ) , and 500 m ( 1,600 ft ) to 1,000 m ( 3,300 ft ) for Robusta ( though of lower quality , it is robust to environment conditions ) . Ideally , both Arabica and Robusta are planted in well drained soil conditions that favour rich organic matter that is slightly acidic ( pH 6.0 -- 6.5 ) . However , India 's coffees tend to be moderately acidic which can lead to either a balanced and sweet taste , or a listless and inert one . Slopes of Arabica tend to be gentle to moderate , while Robusta slopes are gentle to fairly level . </P>
which soil is found suitable for growing coffee in india
which soil is found suitable for growing coffee in india
well drained soil conditions
well drained soil conditions