odd seed request

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  1. DMJ24

    DMJ24 Seedling

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    I know there are people here from all over the world. So I thought I would ask.
    I would LOVE to try growing a coffee Bush/tree (whatever)
    I have searched and searched and all I cn find areroasted or irradiated beans.
    Does anyone have access to the raw ones? I only want a few.
     
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  3. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    You might want to start with a coffee plant instead of beans. The fresh beans will take almost 3 months to germinate older ones can take 6 months or may not germinate at all.

    Flowering and possible coffee cherries don't appear for 2-3 years.

    Also, check with the USDA laws concerning importing seeds/beans from other countries. Most can not be imported and many countries do not allow exports to certain countries anyway.

    Gurneys.com has coffee plants for sale.
     
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    DMJ24 Seedling

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    Thanks for the information.
    Don't want to break any laws.
    I love to start plants from seeds. But I will check out the web site you posted.
     
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    Creationsings Seedling

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    I have some raw coffee bean seeds if you are interested. I think I have 3 varieties. You are welcome to PM me.
     



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  6. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Are these coffee bean trees you're asking about the same as what's called "Rattlebox" down here in SE Texas? These are considered highly invasive and a "weed tree". The one's around here have yellowish flowers. They reseed everywhere!
     
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    Nope these are for true coffee plants.
     

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