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Large Pack of Camellia sinensis Darjeeling Seeds 100 pcs Flowering Evergreen Shrub for Bulk Sowing and Container Cultivation

Large Pack of Camellia sinensis Darjeeling Seeds 100 pcs Flowering Evergreen Shrub for Bulk Sowing and Container Cultivation

Economical pack of fresh Indian tea plant seeds for seedling production. Great for hobby nurseries, tea culture collectors, and commercial growers. Full description
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Large Pack of Camellia sinensis Darjeeling Seeds 100 pcs Flowering Evergreen Shrub for Bulk Sowing and Container Cultivation

The economical pack of 100 seeds of the Darjeeling variety is the optimal choice for anyone planning larger cultivation projects with this classic tea shrub. The species originates from the famous tea region in West Bengal, India, where a number of valuable cultivar forms have been developed for the production of top-quality tea. The plant is characterised by dense evergreen shrubs with glossy dark green leaves and gradually appearing white five-petalled flowers with bright yellow stamens. The large quantity of seeds allows for systematic work with this shrub at various stages of the season, testing germination with different methods, and nurturing dozens of young seedlings for personal collections, small nurseries, or commercial purposes. This species is appreciated by tea collectors, advanced exotic growers, hobby nursery operators, and enthusiasts of the tea culture world.

Product Features:

  • Botanical Identification: Camellia sinensis 'Darjeeling', Chinese tea plant of the Darjeeling variety
  • Pack Size: 100 seeds, economical pack
  • Habitat: submontane areas of northeastern India, Darjeeling region
  • Botanical Family: Theaceae (tea family)
  • Habit: evergreen shrub with a slow-growing crown structure
  • Leaves: leathery, deep green, glossy, finely serrated
  • Flowers: white five-petalled, with a prominent tuft of golden yellow stamens
  • Flowering Period: predominantly in the autumn months in mature plants
  • Recommended Germination Temperature: 22–26 °C with stable humidity
  • Germination Time: approximately 4–12 weeks, germinates slowly
  • Pre-sowing Treatment: 24–48 hours soaking in lukewarm water or light scarification of the seed coat
  • Sowing Depth: 1–2 cm below the surface of the substrate
  • Substrate: acidic permeable mix with peat, perlite, and sand
  • pH: slightly acidic, 5.0–6.0
  • Location: bright, semi-shaded, protected from direct sunlight
  • Watering: regular, the plant requires constant moisture of the substrate
  • Frost Resistance: the plant can tolerate mild temperature drops, but does not withstand prolonged severe frost
  • Growth Rate: very slow, suitable for long-term cultivation
  • Suitable Uses: production of own seedlings, hobby nursery, collector's collection, making home tea
  • Target Group: nurserymen, tea collectors, commercial growers, tea culture enthusiasts

Contents of the Pack:

  • 100 seeds of Camellia sinensis 'Darjeeling'

For successful sowing with this number of seeds, it is advisable to divide the seeds into several batches during the warm months and to try different seed preparation regimes. Before sowing, we recommend thoroughly soaking the seeds in lukewarm water for 24 to 48 hours and then sowing them into acidic permeable substrate in a mini-greenhouse or deeper containers. Given that germination of the tea plant is a relatively long process, patience is required, and a stable warm environment around 25 °C should be maintained for several weeks to months. Young plants develop slowly in the first years, but over time form a compact shrub that begins to flower in maturity and provides leaves suitable for making home tea. When grown in a European climate, the plant thrives best in container form with wintering in a bright cooler room. This pack of 100 seeds of Camellia sinensis 'Darjeeling' is therefore an economical choice for growers planning long-term propagation projects.

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