Catha edulis
Species
Also called qat, gat, qaat, jaad, chat, jimaa, mayirungi, Abyssinian tea
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Catha edulis develops into a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree...” — How to Grow Khat (Catha edulis): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
“6–8 hours direct light optimal” — How to Grow Khat (Catha edulis): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
“USDA 9–12” — Khat (Catha edulis): Growing Guide
“Space plants 1.5–2 m apart in rows 2–2.5 m wide to allow air circulation and future pruning access.” — How to Grow Khat (Catha edulis): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
“Catha edulis develops into a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree reaching 2–5 meters in height when left unpruned.” — How to Grow Khat (Catha edulis): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
“Khat is most reliably propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken from healthy, disease-free mother plants.” — How to Grow Khat (Catha edulis): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
“Maintain high humidity under shade until roots develop, typically within 6–8 weeks.” — How to Grow Khat (Catha edulis): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
“Harden off plants for two weeks before field planting at the start of the rainy season.” — How to Grow Khat (Catha edulis): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
“Common pests include Aphids, Spider mites, and Thrips...” — How to Grow Khat (Catha edulis): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Catha edulis
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian