Soil –
A deep light porous well drained soil, rich in organic matter and acidic in reaction
with a pH of 5.5 to 6.0 is suitable.
Climate –
An elevation ranging from 1,000 – 2,400 m with an annual
rainfall of 100 to 150 cm evenly distributed throughout the year is ideal. It thrives well in a
sub tropical climate with a temperature ranging from 5 to 23 O C. However, temperature below 3O C kills the plants.