Bourbon French Mission Coffee Seeds (Coffea arabica) – 120 Premium Certified East African Arabica Seeds for Planting

Cultivate one of the coffee world's most legendary and historically significant heirloom lineages with our premium pack of 120 Bourbon French Mission Coffee (Coffea arabica) seeds. Tracing its roots back to the late 19th century when French missionaries introduced the prized Bourbon cultivar to East Africa, the 'French Mission' strain has developed a mythical status among specialty coffee growers and master roasters. Grown in high-altitude, nutrient-dense soils, this exceptional heritage selection is highly revered for its extraordinarily complex, vibrant, and multi-layered cup profile—delivering a velvety, medium-to-full body, a clean, wine-like acidity, and distinct, elegant tasting notes of sweet dark berries, rich cocoa, and a subtle, floral-spice finish.

Our select package contains 120 certified, high-viability, freshly harvested parchment seeds chosen specifically for their strict genetic purity and superior germination potential. The French Mission Bourbon plant grows into a gorgeous, highly vigorous evergreen shrub featuring lush, glossy dark green foliage and tight clusters of delicate, star-shaped white blossoms that fill the air with an intoxicating jasmine-like perfume. Highly rewarding and naturally adaptable, this premium variety serves as an exceptional high-yielding addition to a tropical food forest or functions beautifully as a sophisticated indoor ornamental houseplant.

You will receive: ✔️ 120 Premium certified-quality Bourbon French Mission Coffee seeds ✔️ Freshly harvested and hand-selected to ensure optimal viability and robust growth ✔️ Packaged in professional, moisture-controlled botanical sachets to maintain long-term freshness ✔️ Specialized coffee germination and early care guidelines included

🌿 Cultivation & Care Information

• Botanical Name: Coffea arabica var. French Mission Bourbon

• Common Name: French Mission Coffee / East African Bourbon Arabica / Heritage Coffee

• Plant Type: Evergreen tropical shrub / Small tree

• Sun Requirements: Bright, filtered sunlight or partial shade (Essential: Prefers morning sun or dappled light; avoid harsh, intense afternoon sun which can scorch the delicate foliage).

• Soil / Medium: Requires rich, deeply organic, and well-draining acidic soil. A soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal. For pots, use a premium mix rich in peat moss, compost, and perlite.

• Watering: Requires regular, consistent watering to keep the soil evenly moist, mimicking a humid tropical cloud forest. Never allow the soil to dry out completely, but ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.

• Growth Habit: An elegant, medium-sized evergreen shrub with strong lateral branching habits and glossy leaves. Responds beautifully to structural pruning and thrives exceptionally well as a patio or greenhouse container plant.

• Temperature: Thrives in mild, warm, and humid climates (60°F to 75°F / 15°C to 24°C). Highly sensitive to extreme frost and freezing temperatures; must be kept indoors or protected in cold regions.

💡 Pro Growing Tip

Coffee seeds retain their outer parchment shell, which protects the inner embryo but requires constant moisture to soften. To accelerate germination, soak the French Mission seeds in room-temperature water for 24 to 48 hours until the parchment softens. Sow the seeds flat-side down about 1/2 inch deep in a loose, damp sterile seed-starting mix or vermiculite. Maintain a consistently warm temperature (around 75°F / 24°C) and high humidity. Exercise patience—high-quality Arabica seeds sprout slowly and steadily, typically taking 4 to 8 weeks to push their iconic "soldier" hooks out of the soil!