It is possible not only to buy tea in shop, but also to grow up independently in the conditions of the house. The bush can become the real decoration of the house exhaling great aroma. Before beginning to part it, it is necessary to study features of its cultivation.
It is required to you
- - tea seeds;
- - soil;
- - pot;
- - fertilizer.
Instruction
1. Tea at the end of winter, or in early autumn is sown. Seeds should be placed on couple of days in water of room temperature. For the best growth it is possible to add stimulator to liquid. The used seeds have to be firm and have dark brown coloring. After they begin to sprout, they should be landed in previously prepared soil on depth about 3 cm. On bottom of pot it is necessary to place drainage layer, and from above to fill soil mix. Tea prefers the friable sour soil therefore here mix of riding peat and the coniferous earth or the soil intended for cultivation of azaleas can find application. The planted seeds need to be watered and covered with glass. The protective surface has to turn over and be wiped periodically.
2. It is important to watch condition of soil. It has to be slightly damp, but not wet or dried up. Bushes should be sprayed few times in week by means of the flower spray. It is better to water them in the evening. Through each 5-6 waterings it is recommended to loosen the soil.
3. Cultivation of tea bushes will yield results not earlier, than in 3 months. It must be kept in mind that the first shoots quite often perish. It is not terrible as the main objective on given stage is receiving strong root system which will soon start up new sprouts.
4. In year the bush of tea can grow in height to 30 cm. At the correct leaving it begins to blossom. Especially intensive growth of bush is noted in the fall and in the summer. At this time it is recommended to cut off it with use of sharp scissors, and also to expose in garden or on balcony, turning to sunshine the different parties. Before cold snap tea should be brought to the house.
5. The plant needs also fertilizing. This procedure has to be carried out at least 1 time each 6 months. For this purpose the fertilizers intended for flowers will approach. And leaves for use collect before fertilizing of bush, otherwise there is risk of accumulation of hazardous substances.
6. The tea which is grown up by own hands can be used in 2-3 years after its landing. At this tree there have to be enough big sizes (not less than 40 cm). Otherwise it is better to hold off tasting, having given the chance to plant to gain strength. Tea is ready from the young leaves collected from plant top. On the fourth year the bush is recommended to be replaced in big pot. As option, it is possible to land it in the open air, but at the same time having provided to tree protection against wind, precipitation and low temperature.