{"title":"Yerba Mate seeds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1.8; color: #2e2e2e;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 60px; margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 1.8em; color: #3a5a3a;\"\u003eGrow Your Own Brew from Scratch with Our Yerba Mate Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eOkay, this one's for the plant nerds and tea lovers out there — and if you're both, you're really gonna dig this. Growing yerba mate at home is one of those projects that feels a little exotic, a little ambitious, and honestly? Way more doable than most people think. Imagine plucking leaves from your own yerba mate plant, drying them out, and brewing up a cup of something you grew with your own hands. That's a whole different experience from grabbing a can off the shelf at Whole Foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedorganica.com\/products\/yerba-mate-seeds\" title=\"Yerba Mate Seeds - Herbal Plant\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eyerba mate seeds for planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are fresh stock, quality tested and ready to go. Now, fair warning — yerba mate isn't a \"plant it Friday, harvest it Monday\" kinda deal. It's a slower grower, more of a long game. But that's part of what makes it so rewarding. It's a beautiful evergreen shrub that does great in containers, looks fantastic as a houseplant, and gives you bragging rights that exactly zero of your gardening buddies can match. If you've been searching for where to buy yerba mate seeds that are actually viable and fresh, welcome — you're in the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 60px; margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 1.6em; color: #3a5a3a;\"\u003eExplore Our Yerba Mate Seeds Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eYerba mate — \u003cem\u003eIlex paraguariensis\u003c\/em\u003e if you wanna get fancy about it — is a species of holly native to the subtropical forests of South America. And yeah, it's the same plant behind that earthy, slightly smoky, slightly grassy beverage that's become wildly popular across the US in recent years. But most people have no idea you can actually grow it yourself. Spoiler: you totally can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eThe plant itself is genuinely attractive. It grows as a dense, leafy evergreen shrub — or a small tree if you let it go and you're in the right climate. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and slightly serrated around the edges. It produces small white flowers and eventually little reddish berries, which gives it a nice ornamental quality even if you never harvest a single leaf for tea. But let's be real — you're gonna harvest those leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eWhat makes growing your own yerba mate so cool is the control you get over the whole process. You decide when to harvest the leaves, how to dry them — whether you want a lighter, greener flavor profile or something darker and more roasted. Store-bought yerba mate has usually been processed in large commercial batches. Your homegrown version? That's small-batch, artisanal, made-on-your-patio type stuff. It's the craft coffee movement, but for mate. And it tastes different — fresher, more nuanced, with this really pleasant brightness that fades out of commercially processed leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eWhether you're growing it as a conversation-piece houseplant, a patio container specimen, or — if you're lucky enough to live somewhere warm like South Florida or Southern California — an outdoor garden shrub, yerba mate brings something truly unique to your plant collection. It's not something you see in every garden, and that's exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 60px; margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 1.6em; color: #3a5a3a;\"\u003eGardening Insights: How to Grow Yerba Mate at Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eLet's be straight with you — yerba mate isn't the easiest seed to get going. It's not difficult exactly, it's just… patient. The seeds have a naturally slow and somewhat irregular sprouting timeline, and that's totally normal for this species. Don't let that scare you off though. Plenty of home gardeners grow it successfully every year. You just gotta know what you're getting into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Starting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yerba mate seeds can take anywhere from one to three months to sprout — sometimes a little longer. Patience is non-negotiable here. Keep 'em warm, keep 'em moist (not soggy), and resist the urge to dig around checking on them every other day. A seed starting tray with a humidity dome in a warm spot works well. Some growers lightly scarify the seed coat or soak seeds for 24 hours before planting to help things along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Here's something that surprises a lot of people — yerba mate actually prefers partial shade, especially when young. In its native habitat, it grows under the canopy of taller trees. Bright indirect light or dappled sunlight is ideal. Harsh afternoon sun, especially in hotter climates, can scorch the leaves. If you're growing indoors near a bright east-facing window? That's pretty much perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yerba mate likes acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Think along the lines of what you'd use for azaleas or blueberries. A good mix of peat moss, perlite, and compost does the trick. The pH sweet spot is somewhere around 5.5 to 6.5. Standard garden soil that's heavy or alkaline won't make it happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Yerba mate appreciates humidity — it's a subtropical plant at heart. If you're growing it indoors, especially during dry winter months, misting the leaves occasionally or using a pebble tray with water underneath the pot helps recreate that humid environment it loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yerba mate is hardy roughly down to about 20°F once established, but young plants are more tender. It thrives outdoors year-round in USDA zones 9 through 11. Everywhere else? Grow it in a container and bring it inside for winter. Honestly, it makes a really handsome indoor plant, so that's not a bad situation at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't rush your first harvest. Let the plant get established for at least two to three years before you start picking leaves for tea. I know that sounds like forever, but the plant needs that time to build up a strong root system and enough foliage to handle being harvested without stressing out. Once it's mature though, you can harvest leaves regularly, and the plant will just keep pushing out new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 60px; margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 1.6em; color: #3a5a3a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.15em; color: #3a5a3a;\"\u003eCan you grow yerba mate indoors in a container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eA hundred percent — and honestly, for most folks in the US, that's the way to go. Yerba mate makes a really attractive indoor container plant. Use a pot that's at least 5 gallons to start, with good drainage, and pot it up into something larger as it grows over the years. Place it near a bright window but out of harsh direct sun. It'll stay a manageable shrub size in a container — you're not gonna end up with a tree taking over your living room or anything. Just keep the humidity up and water it consistently, and it'll be happy for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.15em; color: #3a5a3a;\"\u003eHow long does it take for\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedorganica.com\/products\/yerba-mate-seeds-ilex-paraguariensis\" title=\"Ilex paraguariensis Yerba Mate Seeds – Herbal Plant\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e yerba mate seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to sprout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThis is the part where you gotta channel your inner zen gardener. Yerba mate seeds typically take anywhere from 1 to 3 months to sprout, and sometimes it can stretch even a bit beyond that. It's just the nature of this particular species — the seeds have a hard coat and naturally slow germination process. Soaking them before planting and keeping them in consistently warm, humid conditions (think 70–80°F) helps speed things up a bit. But the biggest piece of advice? Don't give up on them too early. We've heard from customers who were about to toss the tray and then suddenly saw little green sprouts popping up at week ten. Hang in there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.15em; color: #3a5a3a;\"\u003eHow do you harvest and use yerba mate leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eOnce your plant is mature enough — usually after about two to three years of growth — you can start harvesting leaves. Just snip off branches with mature, dark green leaves. From there, you've got options. The traditional method involves briefly heating the fresh leaves over a flame or in a hot pan to stop oxidation (this is called \"sapecado\"), then slowly drying them. You can also just air-dry them in a warm, well-ventilated spot. Once dried, you can crumble or grind the leaves and brew them the classic way in a gourd with a bombilla, or simply steep them loose-leaf style like you would any tea. The flavor is earthy, slightly bitter, herbaceous — with a natural caffeine kick that mate drinkers kinda get obsessed with. It's a cool ritual to develop around something you grew yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.15em; color: #3a5a3a;\"\u003eWhat climate zones can yerba mate grow in outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eYerba mate can handle outdoor living year-round in USDA zones 9 through 11 — so we're talking places like South Florida, parts of the Gulf Coast, Southern Texas, Southern California, and similar mild-winter regions. Established plants can tolerate brief dips down to around 20°F, but prolonged freezes will damage or kill them. If you live anywhere that gets real winters, container growing is the move. Just bring the plant inside when temperatures start dropping below 30°F and set it near a bright window. Lots of gardeners up north grow yerba mate this way and do just fine with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.15em; color: #3a5a3a;\"\u003eIs yerba mate the same thing as regular tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eNope — different plant entirely. Regular tea (black, green, white, oolong) all comes from \u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e. Yerba mate comes from \u003cem\u003eIlex paraguariensis\u003c\/em\u003e, which is actually a species of holly. The flavor profile is totally different too. Where green tea is kind of vegetal and delicate, yerba mate is more earthy, robust, and slightly smoky with a pleasant bitterness. It does contain caffeine — roughly somewhere between coffee and green tea, depending on how you brew it. In South America, mate drinking is a huge cultural tradition. It's typically shared among friends using a communal gourd and metal straw. Growing the plant at home is a fun way to connect with that tradition, even if your \"sharing circle\" is just you and your dog on the back porch. No judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yerba-mate-seeds","title":"Yerba Mate Seeds - Herbal Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eYerba Mate is a perennial evergreen plant known for its robust, glossy leaves traditionally used to make herbal tea. Native to South America, it thrives in warm climates and can be cultivated in containers or outdoor gardens. This plant grows into a small tree or shrub and prefers humid conditions with partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eFeatures and Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"553\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub or small tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eIlex paraguariensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy growth with glossy green leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow-growing; full leaf harvest typically after 2–3 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eGrowing Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm season crop; suitable for tropical and subtropical regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11 (can be grown indoors or in greenhouses in cooler zones)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eSowing Months:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eZones 9–11: February–July\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eZones 7–8: March–May (start indoors)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eSoil Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal tea preparation and ornamental planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seed Organica","offers":[{"title":"100 Pcs","offer_id":44284305539117,"sku":"SAM_HB_SO_0715","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":44284305571885,"sku":"SAM_HB_SO_0716","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":44284305604653,"sku":"SAM_HB_SO_0717","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3316\/9709\/files\/Yerba_Mate_Seeds.webp?v=1773314978"},{"product_id":"yerba-mate-seeds-ilex-paraguariensis","title":"Ilex paraguariensis Yerba Mate Seeds –  Herbal Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eExperience the tradition of South American tea culture by growing your own\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eYerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplants from seed. These evergreen shrubs are known for their glossy green leaves, which are harvested, dried, and brewed into a naturally energizing and antioxidant-rich herbal infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eYerba Mate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethrives in warm, humid climates and can be grown in containers or directly in the ground in suitable zones. It’s a long-lived plant with attractive foliage that also makes an excellent ornamental addition to gardens or patios. Once established, this hardy perennial rewards gardeners with sustainable leaf harvests year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eProduces evergreen shrubs with glossy green leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eSource of traditional Yerba Mate tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eNaturally rich in antioxidants and nutrients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eNon-GMO and heirloom-quality seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eAdaptable to both garden and container growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eIdeal for warm, humid climates with partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYerba Mate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eIlex paraguariensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen perennial shrub\/tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePartial shade to full sun (4–6 hours of sunlight daily)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e60–90 days (cold stratification recommended for best results)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3–5 years for first harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10–20 feet at maturity (can be pruned to maintain shape)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8–12 feet apart (for outdoor planting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate; maintain consistent soil moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUSDA Zones 8–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eIndoor Sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFebruary–April (in cooler climates)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eOutdoor Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApril–June (after the last frost)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYear-round in warm regions; 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