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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Camellia sinensisCamellia sinensis

Tea, Tea Plant

In Stock: 69.595 lb (Total:69.595lb)

Camellia sinensis

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

394

Quantity:

69.6 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835457

Native to: Assam, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam

Introduced to: Andaman Is., Argentina Northeast, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Borneo, Cambodia, China North-Central, Ethiopia, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Japan, Korea, Mauritius, Nepal, Réunion, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Trinidad-Tobago, Turkey

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Discover the exceptional qualities of Camellia sinensis (Tea Plant), the most widely cultivated Camellia globally, renowned for its role in producing a diverse array of caffeinated teas. As an evergreen shrub or small tree, this vibrant plant is harvested as new leaves emerge each early spring. Through various processing techniques, these leaves transform into the beloved white, green, oolong, and black teas. Only the smaller, young leaves and leaf buds are utilized for green tea, whereas the larger, mature leaves impart their flavor to oolong and black teas, and the delicate buds are reserved for white tea.

This slow-growing, easily maintained plant is distinct in its heat and drought tolerance, thriving even in full sun. Its attractive, dense, dark-green foliage and occasional blooms make it an ideal choice for screening, foundation planting, or as a patio or container plant. For optimal tea production, prune to a height of 4-5 feet just before the spring surge. Enjoy the added benefit of bee attraction and mild resistance to deer damage, enhancing both your garden and tea-drinking experience.