Propagation Methods
Tea is first planted from a seed or a rooted leaf cutting. The seeds are first soak in water for 30 minutes. You can tell which seeds are of higher quality because they will...
Category: Natural History of Tea
Typical Cultivation and Harvest Practices for Field Grown Plants
It is important that teas that are newly planted are free of weeds while they are in their beginning stages. When weeds pop up it is recommended that they get done by hand. Plants...
Major Pests and Diseases
Name Scientific Name Type Description Camellia dieback and canker Glomerella cingulata Fungus Fungus is able to enter through plants wounds Camellia flower blight Ciborinia camelliae Fungus Disease emerges early...
Suitable Soil Porperties
Tea soils vary depending on region and altitude. Soils from high altitudes are light in texture with course and find sand bits. They are made up of mostly kaolinite, which is a clay mineral....
Suitable Climate
The most suitable condition for growing tea is around 55 degrees Fahrenheit with 60 inches of rain annually. Especially during the months between April and October, 40 inches of rain on average are needed....
Native and Cultivated Geographic Ranges
Today, China is still the largest producer of tea in the world. The growth of tea in China is said to have started around 2000 years ago. The geographic range of tea growth in...
Botanical Description
Camellia Sinesis is a shrub used for food and drink. It is favored because of its caffeine, health benefits, and long holding tradition in many different cultures. The leaves of the shrub are...
