{"product_id":"butterfly-pea-blue-tea","title":"Butterfly Pea Blue Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e5 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Pea is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"148\"\u003efast-growing tropical climbing vine\u003c\/strong\u003e known for its stunning \u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"193\"\u003edeep blue flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e (with white, pink, or double-flowered varieties also available). It is widely grown as an ornamental, medicinal, and edible plant. The flowers are commonly used to make \u003cstrong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eblue herbal tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, natural food coloring, desserts, and beverages. It can climb \u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e2–5 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"542\"\u003etrellises, fences, pergolas, balconies, and garden arches\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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and regular irrigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mjbxin\" data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eButterfly Pea seeds have a hard seed coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ptdmex\" data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eLightly scarify the seed with sandpaper or gently nick it with a nail clipper (optional but recommended).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jiralr\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003elukewarm water (25–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e8–12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c5zv0r\" data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e40% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i44vgv\" data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188oljn\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e10% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp 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temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e22–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17zeubh\" data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wg6koc\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eIn extremely hot Gulf summers, light afternoon shade helps reduce heat stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjwjtk\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a9ij6d\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eOnce established, water deeply when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kh95tn\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eButterfly Pea is moderately drought tolerant but flowers best with regular watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"anfo3h\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003eAvoid waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dhh82u\" data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12jlq0w\" data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bjgudj\" data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003e40–60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g2scte\" data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eProvide a trellis, fence, or other support for climbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1eqc78j\" data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i0irhb\" data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003eBegins approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003e8–12 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"esfhju\" data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eFlowers continuously during warm weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lrk9sp\" data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eHarvest flowers daily for fresh use or dry them for tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1s7vi2w\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a386o1\" data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003eMix compost into the soil before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kqs7km\" data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eApply a balanced fertilizer every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vtmx17\" data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages leafy growth instead of flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1862ual\" data-start=\"2655\" 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