Sijichun Tea Plant

€32,05

Originating from Taiwan, Sijichun (四季春), meaning “Four Seasons Spring”, is a widely cultivated tea variety on the island. Valued for its vigorous growth and ability to produce multiple harvests throughout the year under favourable conditions, this cultivar is known for its early budding, slightly spreading growth habit, and medium-sized leaves.

With moderate resistance to cold and drought, Sijichun is particularly prized for producing Taiwanese oolong teas, renowned for their delicate floral aromas, smoothness, and refreshing character.

🍵 This tea plant is recommended for oolong tea and black tea manufacture.

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Age of the plant

2 years old (8x8x8cm pot)

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Categories: Tea plants, Collector Tea Plants

Description

Tea plants at least 2 years old, ready for planting directly in the ground, supplied in 8 × 8 × 8 cm pots.

Tea plants of this variety have the following characteristics:

🌿 Medium-sized leaves
🌱 Slightly spreading growth habit
🌳 Early-budding, moderate productivity
💪 Moderate resistance to cold and drought

⚠️ Before ordering a tea plant ⚠️

The Camellia Sinensis var. Sinensis tea plant is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach 2-3 meters in height and the same in width after around twenty years. Generally well adapted to temperate to continental climates, it can withstand sub-zero temperatures down to -12°c, and even -15°c on certain cultivars.

It requires acid soil (pH<6), preferably > 60% humidity, medium to high rainfall, well-drained soil and exposure to sun or shade.