How to grow tea

Most myths contain a grain of truth but the myths about tea cultivation in the US are counter-productive. Here I sort out fact from fiction.

As the local food movement gathers steam, so too does interest in growing, harvesting, and crafting homegrown tea. Here a tea grower with hard-earned experience highlights the key factors to consider before you spend a penny on your own tea garden.

Seed of the tea plant Camellia sinensis is now widely available but there are some tricks to starting your tea garden with seeds. An expert tea grower shares his insights.