Tea trees can be grown in pots or directly in the ground. In cooler climates the pots can be kept out of doors in the summer and brought inside during the winter. Tea seeds can be obtained via a few select seed catalogues. The recommended pro1
Plant the seeds about one inch below the surface, with the eye of the seed pointing to the side (not to the top or bottom). The seed containers should be kept in the shade: moist, but not soaking wet. When three to four leaves appear, the roots should be sufficiently strong to allow a transplant directly into the soil or into larger containers. The base of the stem should be slightly higher than the surrounding ground. Well-decomposed compost can be added at planting time. Tea trees should be spaced three to four feet apart for maximum productivity. Try to pick a site not too exposed to winds and morning sun.