Camellia Sinensis Seeds – Tea Plant

Camellia Sinensis Herb Seeds produce the well-known tea plant, used for making green, black, white, and oolong teas. This evergreen shrub is valued for its tender leaves, which can be harvested and processed for a variety of aromatic teas. It grows best in mild climates with partial sunlight and well-drained acidic soil. Suitable for both container and garden planting, this herb adds an elegant and functional touch to your garden.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub, herbaceous tea plant

• Common Name: Tea Plant

• Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis

• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy shrub with glossy green leaves

• Maturity: Harvestable within 2–3 years; long-lived perennial

• Growing Season: Prefers mild spring to early autumn growth

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–9 (can be grown as a potted plant in cooler zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–10: February–October

  • Zones 7–8: March–September

  • Zones 5–6: May–July (indoors recommended)

• Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun

• Soil Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Watering: Keep consistently moist; avoid waterlogging

• Harvest Time: Leaves can be plucked once the plant matures and new flushes appear

• Uses: Ideal for producing green, black, white, or oolong teas; also ornamental