Because of the overwhelming inverse link of yield and growth in the same year, fertilized, unpruned trees naturally fall into a quite extreme alternate bearing cycle. Weather is a significant impact in the initiation of alternative bearing cycles.
Heavy fertilization of the 3-year-old row appears to be a desirable horticultural practice in that it aids in the maintenance of the third year's development and foliage, and hence contributes to the fourth year's production. If the trees were in good physical condition due to fertilization, they would be more likely to respond if the rows were dehorned after the third-year crop.
Diseases and pests can affect coffee yields
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