Archive · 31 May 2025
Historic Tea Garden Revived at Botanic Garden After Months
Imagine a very old tea garden that was started a long time ago, like in 1823, at a big garden.
Over time, it was forgotten.
Now, people have brought it back to life!
They planted new tea plants from a place called Darjeeling, and they're growing well.
To help the plants, they're using special methods, like preparing the soil just right and using sprinklers to water them.
The garden also sells other types of plants.
It's hoped this will make the garden more interesting for visitors, maybe even once they can start making tea.
A tea garden initially established in 1823 at the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanic Garden has been revived after neglect.
The revived tea garden spans one and a half bighas and replicates the Darjeeling tea estates style.
The garden utilizes scientific methods, including soil preparation and an auto-sprinkler system, to ensure tea plants' survival.
Saplings sourced from the Darjeeling foothills are showing promising growth, with 75% successfully adapted.
The garden now features 70 plant species for sale and is expected to attract increased visitor interest.
- Who
- Authorities at the Botanic Garden.
- What
- Revival of a tea garden.
- When
- Revived recently after a 4-month effort.
- Where
- Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanic Garden, Howrah.
- Why
- To revive tea cultivation and enhance the garden's appeal.
- Original Tea Garden Established
- 1823
- Location
- Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanic Garden, Howrah
- Garden Size
- One and a half bighas
- Sapling Source
- Darjeeling foothills
- Plant Species for Sale
- 70
- Initial Sapling Loss
- 25%