Where is the best place for Eagle Tea to grow?

Eagle tea growing environment conditions

Eagle tea is common in Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places in my country. It is also a traditional drink of the She ethnic group in Ningguo, Anhui and the Tujia ethnic group in Enshi, Hubei. It likes to grow in a warm and humid subtropical environment. It mostly grows in secondary evergreen broad-leaved forests in low mountains and hills. The distribution altitude is between 600-1300m. The wild varieties grow slowly, while the artificially cultivated ones grow faster.

Eagle tea growing temperature

Eagle tea prefers a warm growing environment. The annual average temperature for planting is usually around 17.3 degrees. It is not cold-resistant. If it is cultivated in cold areas in the north, warming measures must be taken. Usually the ambient temperature in winter needs to be above 5 degrees.

Eagle Tea Growth Humidity

Eagle tea likes a humid environment and needs to be watered frequently during its growth period. In the dry season, water it every 4-5 days to keep the soil moist. Remember not to cause water accumulation, otherwise the roots will rot and the leaves will wilt.

Eagle Tea Growing Soil

Eagle tea has a wide adaptability to soil, but if you want to improve the yield and quality of Eagle tea, you need to provide suitable soil. It is best to plant it in soil with deep soil layer, loose soil, good drainage and rich in humus.

Eagle Tea Growth Cycle and Process

Eagle tea grows better in spring and has a relatively long growth cycle. It usually starts to be picked around mid-April and the picking period is about half a month. After picking, it enters its growing period. After growing for about a year, it can be picked again in the spring of the following year.