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has anyone tried growing camellia sinensis
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Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (veeja3@wmconnect.com) on Sat, Feb 23, 08 at 23:36
has any one tried to grow camellia sinensis in the northwest or tried germinating the seed ? i need help.
thankyou carol |
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RE: has anyone tried growing camellia sinensis
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| I have been growing it for a few years. I have two varieties and they seem do equally well. They don't seem fussy at all. Mine have withstood temps down to 10 (or perhaps a little lower). The only problem is that deer love the tender little new leaves. jwww |
RE: has anyone tried growing camellia sinensis
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- Posted by bboy z8 WA USA (My Page) on
Mon, Feb 25, 08 at 9:48
| Grown in Seattle arboretum and at an experiment station in BC for a long time. Flowers not conspicuous, but scented and autumnal. Seattle area is USDA 8. |
RE: has anyone tried growing camellia sinensis
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| I would love to try growing it if anyone has extra seeds! |
RE: has anyone tried growing camellia sinensis
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- Posted by bboy z8 WA USA (My Page) on
Wed, Feb 27, 08 at 23:07
| Can probably find comparatively small plants in one gallon pots at a nursery up there somewhere. |
RE: has anyone tried growing camellia sinensis
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| Best way to propagate is by cuttings....easy. jwww |
RE: has anyone tried growing camellia sinensis
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| I've had one for several years from Burnt Ridge that is slow growing with small leaves but just got one for my son from One Green World at the Yard and Garden show that has very large serrated leaves looking nothing like my other plant. It is 3' tall allready, I'm wondering how old it would be and how soon leaves could be picked to make tea. |
RE: has anyone tried growing camellia sinensis
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- Posted by bboy z8 WA USA (My Page) on
Fri, Mar 7, 08 at 13:51
| Tea leaves can be picked as soon as you have a live plant making new growth but leaves produced in cool climates likely to be bitter. Don't be surprised if you find none hardy here are palatable, different kinds are grown in different climates with the mildest leaves coming from mildest areas. |
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