The Herbal Tea Collection

The Herbal Tea Collection brings together Yarrow, Holy Basil, Catnip, Lemon Balm, and Chamomile—each renowned for its soothing, aromatic qualities. Whether steeped individually or combined for a signature blend, these herbs offer a delightful tea‐making experience right from your own garden.

Where Can You Grow
These herbs thrive in full sun to light shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Sow in dedicated tea beds, mixed herb borders, or pots. Regular watering and occasional feeding with compost tea ensure lush, healthy growth.

History and Historical Uses

• Yarrow: Used since ancient Greece for digestive support and wound‐healing poultices.

• Holy Basil (Tulsi): Revered in Ayurvedic medicine as an adaptogen for stress relief and immune support.

• Catnip: Traditional European and Native American remedy for insomnia and digestive upset.

• Lemon Balm: Valued in medieval Europe as a calming tonic and antiviral infusion.

• Chamomile: Ancient Egyptian and Roman favourite for its gentle sedative and anti‐inflammatory properties.

Canadian Zone Information

Zones 3–9: Direct sow Chamomile and Yarrow after last frost; start Basil and Lemon Balm indoors 4–6 weeks before transplant; Catnip perennials best established from transplants or early-spring sowing.

How to Grow and Harvest

• Sowing: Sow herb seeds ¼ in deep in moist soil; keep evenly moist until germination.

• Spacing: Thin to 12–18 in apart for robust air circulation.

• Maintenance: Trim flower heads (except Chamomile) to encourage foliage growth; pinch back Basil for bushier plants.

• Harvest: Harvest leaves and flowers just before full bloom; dry in small bundles in a dark, ventilated area.

Seed Saving Tips for Future Supply

• Isolation: Space varieties at least 3 ft apart to avoid cross-pollination.

• Collection: Allow select flower heads to mature and dry on the plant; collect seeds when pods or heads are crisp.

• Cleaning & Storage: Gently thresh to release seeds; winnow away chaff; store airtight in a cool, dark place.

Certified Organic By
Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)