Camellia Sinensis "Darjeeling" | Grow Your Own Tea | 5 Seeds

Listing is for 5 fresh and large Camellia Sinensis seeds - variety "Darjeeling"

Tea can and is grown outdoors here in the UK - most tea plantations are in the south west but there are even some in Scotland. Well worth a try  - growing your own Darjeeling tea with zero air miles. If that sound like too much effort, Camellia Sinensis makes a beautiful house plant with its glossy green leaves and stunning white flowers. 

Please note: I have been growing these for a few years - whilst they will germinate in normal compost, for good growth and a happy plant they definitely need Ericaceous Compost (slightl acid) which will be available at any garden centre.

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Germination Guide

Carefully crack  the outer shell (or remove it completely) - I gently bite into it with my teeth then remove the casing with my fingernails taking care not to hazelnut-sized kernel inside
Soak the seeds in tap water for 24 hours 
Prepare a seeds tray with a good compost mix at room temperature - ideally 50/50 compost and vermiculite. 
Plant the seeds around 3cm deep and cover with the compost mix
Place the tray in a warm place, out of direct sunlight
Water occasionally but do not allow compost to become waterlogged.
Seeds usually take 4-8 weeks to germinate
Pot on once 3 to 4 leaves developed and gradually increase light levels