The first step towards your own tea culture

Want to grow your own tea? With Camellia sinensis Longjing 43, this dream becomes a reality. This robust tea plant, grown from seed, not only brings life to your windowsill or garden, but also brings a piece of Far Eastern tea tradition into your home. Growing between 15 and 30 cm tall, it's ready to grow alongside you – day by day, leaf by leaf.

Easy-care and adaptable

The Longjing 43 variety originates from China and is cultivated there for some of the most famous green teas. It is resilient, vigorous, and ideal for growing in pots, raised beds, or outdoors. Whether on a balcony, in a greenhouse, or in partial shade in the garden—this tea plant adapts well. It loves bright locations, low-lime water, and consistent care—without being complicated.

What makes certain tea plants particularly robust or hardy?
Not all tea plants are the same – some defy cold and frost with astonishing resilience. Robust or hardy varieties like Camellia sinensis thrive where others reach their limits. Their resilience is based on several crucial factors.

Adaptation to the climate
Their origins reveal much: Tea plants grown in cooler, mountainous regions such as parts of Nepal, the Himalayas, northern China, Korea, or Japan have adapted to harsh conditions over generations. They develop more resilient leaves and strong root systems—ideal qualities for withstanding frost and wind. This makes them perfect for gardens in more northern locations.

Growth behavior
Hardy tea plants are often characterized by the following features:

- strong growth, even after cold winters
- good frost tolerance at slightly sub-zero temperatures
- compact, bushy growth that protects young shoots
- different leaf sizes – from dense and small to broad and glossy – which react differently to weather

Aromatic and versatile
But it's not just their robustness that's impressive: Many of these varieties surprise with their fresh, clear aromas, which are particularly well-suited to green or freshly harvested tea. Whether as an eye-catcher in the garden or for your own tea enjoyment, hardy tea plants offer both reliability and a distinctive flavor.

These plants invite both passionate gardeners and curious beginners to experience tea culture at home – regardless of the climate.

The Longjing 43 variety originates from China and is cultivated there for some of the most famous green teas. It is resilient, vigorous, and ideal for growing in pots, raised beds, or outdoors. Whether on a balcony, in a greenhouse, or in partial shade in the garden—this tea plant adapts well. It loves bright locations, low-lime water, and consistent care—without being complicated.

When is the best time to plant a tea plant in the garden?

The right time to plant tea
Wondering when to plant your tea plant in the garden? Timing is crucial! The ideal planting window for Camellia sinensis is spring – as soon as the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up slightly, roughly between April and July. This allows the plant to grow in peace without having to contend with the winter cold.

Autumn—between September and October—can also be suitable in milder regions. However, be sure to consider additional protection: a thick layer of mulch or plant fleece will help if it does get cold again. In its first year, the tea plant prefers a slow start—it shouldn't enter winter unprepared.

Whether in a pot or directly in the garden, handle the roots gently and water thoroughly after planting. Soon, the first glossy green leaves will appear—the beginning of your very own tea journey.

Always by your side: The digital care guide

So you always know what your tea plant needs, you'll have access to a digital care guide – available 24/7. This guide will teach you step by step how to optimally care for, prune, and harvest your Camellia sinensis . From the first shoots to your own cup of tea, this guide will guide you through every phase.

Here you will find our digital care instructions and a link to our blog where we publish useful tips under the heading "Care and Maintenance" .

Sustainable cultivation that brings joy

Longjing 43 quickly demonstrates how vibrant sustainability can be: With proper care, it soon bears tender, aromatic leaves that you can use for green or black tea. Each infusion becomes a moment that not only tastes good, but also reminds you of what truly matters: time, nature, and mindfulness.

Made for growth – with the right fertilizer

If you want to get the most out of your tea plant, don't forget about nutrients: With the right organic fertilizer, you can strengthen its roots, promote leaf formation, and support healthy, vigorous growth. This will make your Longjing 43 an integral part of your personal tea culture.

A piece of Growing Karma for your home

This tea plant isn't just an ornamental plant—it's the beginning of a relationship. A relationship with your tea, with nature, and perhaps even with yourself. It represents patience, the joy of taking small steps, and the happiness of seeing something grow with your own hands. And that's exactly what Growing Karma is all about.

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Two varieties, one goal: Real tea from our own garden

There are moments when you feel like it's time to start something of your own. With our tea plant starter kit, you lay the foundation for your very own tea garden. The two varieties included— Longjing 43 and Wannong 85 —are among the most proven tea plants in the world and thrive even in our latitudes.

Longjing 43 & Wannong 85 – Green tea, as you want to harvest it yourself

The Longjing 43 is known for its delicate, light green leaves with a subtle sweetness – ideal for fresh, light green tea. Its slow growth promotes a concentrated aroma that unfolds immediately upon first brew. The Wannong 85, on the other hand, is robust, versatile, and provides excellent leaf material for green tea or slightly oxidized oolong styles. Both plants were specifically selected for cooler climates and cope well with the wind, rain, and soil conditions of Central Europe.

Grow naturally – with sheep’s wool and BioBizz

Along with your tea plants, you'll get everything they need for a healthy start: 1 liter of raw sheep's wool provides your plants with long-term nitrogen, keeps the soil loose, and stores water exactly where it's needed—at the roots. For an extra dose of energy, a 250 ml bottle of BioBizz Fish Mix is also included. This organic, fish-based liquid fertilizer supports root formation and leaf growth in a completely natural way.

Here you will find our digital care instructions and a link to our blog where we publish useful tips under the heading "Care and Maintenance" .

Directly from Growing Karma Permaculture

Our Camellia sinensis grows in nutrient-rich soils of Growing Karma permaculture—far from monocultures, pesticides, and overfertilization. Each plant was nurtured with patience, skilled craftsmanship, and a genuine understanding of nature. Longjing 43 and Wannong 85 are not just plants—they express an attitude: Tea doesn't have to travel halfway around the world to be good.

Start your tea garden adventure

You don't need a hillside garden or a greenhouse in Kyoto – a pot on your balcony or a sunny bed in the garden is enough. With this kit, you're not just growing tea, but also a sense of self-determination. And when you brew your own leaves for the first time, you'll know why this is a worthwhile path.

Start your own tea adventure now with the Growing Karma plant kit . What are you waiting for? The Longjing 43 & Wannong 85 are ready to take root in your home!

Contents:
- one healthy tea plant each: Longjing 43 & Wannong 85
- 1L raw sheep's wool
- 250ml BioBizz Fish Mix