The effect of coffee pomace alone or mixed with other fertilizers on cotton germination was studied in three experiments. In a first experiment a mixture of coffee pomace (75%) plus potassium chloride (25%). was compared with the latter alone. The pomace mixture reduced germination comiderably when it was: placed near the cotton seeds. When applied about 2 inches from this seed and 1 inch, below the seed level, gave good results. Potassium chloride alotte did not reduce germination. In the second experiment coffee pomace (50%) mixed with Olinda rock phosphate (50%) was compared with the latter alone. Damage to germination was of a lesser degree than in the first experiment. Applied laterally and below the seed level, gave very good results. A third experiment was carried out in which coffe pomace alone, mixed with potassium chloride, or with, rock phosphate were compared when applications were made at sowing time and 10, 20, and 30 days prior to it. Damage to germination was negligible when fertilizers were applied 30 day before sowing.