Kenya experiences two distinct flowering and harvesting periods for coffee trees throughout the year.
- First Flowering: This occurs shortly after the rainy season begins, typically in March/April.
- Second Flowering: This happens after the second set of rains, usually in October.
- Main Crop: This is the larger harvest, the coffee crop ripens and is harvested from October to December. This coincides with the second flowering period.
- Fly Crop: In some areas, there's an early (or "fly") coffee crop that starts to mature in May-July. This is a smaller harvest compared to the main crop.
The exact timing of flowering and harvest can vary slightly depending on weather conditions in a specific year.