Grow the world's most popular beverage right in your own home with our Tea Plant seeds. Camellia sinensis is the celebrated evergreen shrub whose leaves are harvested to make all types of tea, including green, black, oolong, and white. Growing your own tea from seed is a fascinating and rewarding long-term project. The plant itself is a beautiful ornamental, with glossy, dark green leaves and delicate, fragrant, white and yellow flowers. It's a perfect choice for growing in a large container that can be brought indoors during the winter in cooler climates.

⭐ What you'll love

• The unique and rewarding experience of growing and processing your own tea.
• A beautiful ornamental shrub with glossy, evergreen leaves.
• Produces delicate, fragrant, white and yellow flowers.
• A fun and fascinating project for any tea lover or adventurous gardener.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 5 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial Evergreen Shrub
• Height: 6+ feet (can be pruned to size)
• Days to Maturity: 2-3 years to first leaf harvest
• USDA Zone: 7-9 (or as a container plant in any zone)
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: For best results, start seeds indoors at any time.
• Scarification: The hard seed coat must be broken to allow water in. Carefully file or nick one spot on the seed coat.
• Soaking: After scarifying, soak seeds in warm water for 24-48 hours before planting.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in a well-draining, acidic potting mix.
• Germination: Keep soil warm and consistently moist. Germination is slow and can take several weeks to months.
• Light Requirement: Partial Shade or bright, indirect light.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.