Basic Information

Tea is basically a rainfed crop cultivated commercially in humid zones of tropical, sub-tropical and temperate regions with alternating wet and dry periods, at altitudes from sea level up to 2300 meters, on well-drained soils preferably with a pH of 4,5- 5,0, although, in practice the pH ranges from 3,0-6,5.
Tea is grown under shade (most commonly grevillea, silver oak and albizzia) which allows 60-70 % penetration of sunlight. This reduces radiation damage at latitudes further from the equator, creates a favorable micro-climate during dry months and maintains a much lower leaf temperature in summer, particularly in low latitudes.

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