To reduce plant stress, a farmer can use herbicides to combat weeds but must be careful not to damage the plant in process. Also to minimize competition between adjacent crops, it is important to properly space coffee plants in 8 ft. by 8 ft. areas.
Agricultural practices suggest that farmers employ herbicides to counter weeds and avoid damaging the crop at the same time. Furthermore, spacing coffee plants in 8 ft. by 8 ft. sections is essential to prevent competition between adjacent crops.