First mile stone of journey-Tea Nursery

Tea is planted either from seeds or stem cuttings from healthy, vigorous mother bush from primary shoots. Both the methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. The middle portion of shoot makes the best cutting. Each cutting is 3-5 cm in length with one healthy leaf. Stem is cut diagonally 0.5 cm above and 2.5 cm below the leaf

These cuts are planted into plastic bags filled with nutrients,soil and compost in such way so that leaf does not touch the soil.

Tea saplings are protected from direct sun heat through shade trellis made of bamboo,wood and net.Plastic bags are removed after 3-4 weeks. These plants are taken care for almost 10-20 months before planting into the field. Before 1-2 month of planting in field net covering is taken out so plant develop resistance for heat.