Infusions, Aromatic Herbs and Organic Seeds

Sementes Vivas' organic Giant Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds, available at Geocakes, produce majestic plants that can reach 2 metres in height. With a large dark-brown centre surrounded by golden petals, they're one of the simplest spectacles to grow in any garden or vegetable patch, even for someone who has never planted anything before.

Giant Sunflower: Majesty from Beira Baixa

Each plant develops one large main flower, and may also form a few smaller side flowers depending on growing conditions, soil and spacing between plants. These seeds reach you through Sementes Vivas, a Geocakes partner based in Idanha-a-Nova, with organic and Demeter (biodynamic farming) certification, sharing the same values of respect for the land and the Naturtejo Geopark's natural cycles.

How to Grow It in Your Garden

Sow in full sun with well-drained soil, once the risk of frost has passed. The Giant Sunflower grows quickly and doesn't need complicated care, but benefits from regular watering while it develops and plenty of space for its roots to establish. Each pack contains 5g of seeds, enough for several plants across your garden or vegetable patch.

A Curious Fact About the Sun

While still young, before the flower fully opens, the Giant Sunflower actually follows the sun's movement throughout the day, a phenomenon called heliotropism. After flowering, the flower settles facing east, ready to catch the first rays of sun each morning, and stops moving for the rest of the day.

Why Choose These Seeds

• Organic and Demeter seeds, no chemical treatments
• Giant flowers, up to 2 metres tall
• Attracts bees and other pollinators, an ally for biodiversity
• Edible seeds, a bonus after flowering
• From Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark

Ervas da Zoe's organic lemon balm tea combines Beira Baixa's traditional know-how with organic certification, offering a genuine moment of calm. Made at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark, each tea bag preserves the aroma and calming properties of this ancestral herb, grown under certified organic farming.

Certified Organic Lemon Balm Tea

This organic lemon balm tea from Ervas da Zoe represents the essence of the Beira Baixa territory, where herbal traditions meet modern sustainable practices. Made at Sítio da Fonte Nova, in Ladoeiro, each pack contains 17g of pure lemon balm, carefully selected and processed according to organic production standards.

The raw material used maintains the same premium quality as loose-leaf teas, ensuring each individual bag preserves lemon balm's characteristic aroma and relaxing properties. The handcrafted process respects the natural cycles and biodiversity of the Naturtejo Geopark.

Key Features

• Natural calming, relaxing effect
• Eases digestion after meals
• A comforting pause
• Guaranteed certified organic quality

Technical Features

Net weight: 17g | Production method: Certified organic | Origin: Beira Baixa, Portugal

Ervas da Zoe's organic chamomile tea offers you all the serenity of carefully selected flowers from Beira Baixa. Made under certified organic farming, each individual tea bag preserves the aroma and relaxing properties of this ancestral plant, handcrafted by Geocakes with the traditional know-how of the Naturtejo Geopark region.

Organic Chamomile from Beira Baixa

This chamomile tea represents the purity and tradition of Beira Baixa, where the flowers are hand-selected to guarantee only the finest parts of the plant. Geocakes, a partner of the UNESCO Naturtejo Global Geopark, preserves ancestral handcrafted methods in preparing this relaxing tea.

Certified under organic farming, each individual tea bag contains pure chamomile, with no additives or preservatives, keeping all the natural properties of this plant known for its calming and digestive qualities.

Key Features

• Natural relaxation after intense days
• Gentle, balanced digestion
• Restorative sleep with no dependency
• Moments of serenity in everyday life
• Short supply chain with local producers

Sementes Vivas' organic Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) seeds, available at Geocakes, bring a vigorous tropical plant to your garden or greenhouse. With autumn flowering and intense red calyces, it's the base of the well-known hibiscus tea, now within reach of anyone wanting to grow it in Portugal.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa: A Tropical Plant in Beira Baixa

Originally from Herdade do Couto da Várzea, in Idanha-a-Nova, these seeds reach you through Sementes Vivas, a Geocakes partner in the Naturtejo Geopark, with organic and Demeter (biodynamic farming) certification. Hibiscus sabdariffa flowers naturally in autumn, as the days start to shorten, after a whole summer of growing and gaining height.

How to Grow It in Your Garden

Being a tropical plant, Hibiscus adapts better to the Portuguese climate with protected growing, in a greenhouse or a sheltered, warm spot, especially during the colder months. It prefers full sun and regular watering during growth, and rewards patience with a striking, vigorous plant with lush foliage. Each pack contains 10g of seeds, enough to try growing this still-uncommon crop.

From the Land to the Cup

After flowering, the red, fleshy calyces that surround the seed can be harvested and dried, to prepare the traditional hibiscus tea, tart and intensely coloured, known in many cultures by different names. A simple way to follow the plant's whole journey, from sowing to cup, without leaving your own garden. Each harvest can also be stored for winter, dried and ready to infuse whenever you like.

Why Choose These Seeds

• Organic and Demeter seeds, sustainable production
• Autumn flowering, following the natural Portuguese cycle
• Edible calyces, the base of hibiscus tea
• A vigorous plant, easy to maintain
• From Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark

The Segredo da Lua Herbal Tea combines six carefully selected aromatic herbs from Beira Baixa, creating a relaxing organic infusion. Handcrafted by Ervas da Zoe and sold by Geocakes, this harmonious blend of chamomile, lemon balm, peppermint, lemon verbena, rose and lime blossom offers moments of tranquillity inspired by the region's traditional know-how.

Organic Infusion from Beira Baixa

This handcrafted herbal tea comes from the meeting of Beira Baixa's herbal tradition and the expertise of Ervas da Zoe, a local producer from Ladoeiro. Each leaf is hand-selected, guaranteeing an exceptional quality that reflects the Naturtejo Geopark territory.

The balanced formula combines chamomile, lemon balm, peppermint, lemon verbena, rose and lime blossom in an aromatic symphony that invites relaxation. Made under certified organic farming, this 30g infusion preserves all the natural properties of the plants.

Key Features

• Promotes natural relaxation
• Combines six aromatic herbs
• Certified organic production
• Hand-selected leaves
• Authentic herbal tradition

Ervas da Zoe's Fleur de Sel with Rosemary combines the purity of the traditional Ria Formosa salt pans with local organic Portuguese rosemary, creating a handcrafted seasoning with intense aroma and authentic flavour that elevates any dish with the genuineness of Portuguese tradition.

Organic Fleur de Sel with Rosemary - Authentic Portuguese Tradition

This handcrafted fleur de sel is born from the meeting of the crystalline purity of the Ria Formosa salt pans and organic rosemary grown in Portugal. Each crystal preserves the marine essence while the rosemary lends Mediterranean aromatic notes, resulting in a seasoning that honours Portuguese salt-making tradition.

Certified 100% organic and produced through handcrafted methods, this blend represents Geocakes' commitment to territorial authenticity and Beira Baixa's short production chains.

Key Features

• Intense aroma preserved through handcrafted harvesting
• Organic certification
• A unique crunchy texture of fleur de sel
• A balanced flavour between mineral and herbal
• Sustainable production with short supply chains

Geocakes' Fleur de Sel with Lemon Thyme combines the purity of the traditional Ria Formosa salt pans with the citrus aroma of organic lemon thyme. This handcrafted, certified organic seasoning is carefully prepared with hand-selected leaves, offering an exceptional seasoning that naturally enhances the flavours of your dishes.

Handcrafted Fleur de Sel with Organic Lemon Thyme

This aromatic fleur de sel results from the union between Portuguese salt-making tradition and Beira Baixa's handcrafted know-how. Sourced from the Ria Formosa salt pans, each crystal is enriched with organic lemon thyme leaves, carefully hand-selected.

The hand-selection process ensures only the most aromatic leaves go into this seasoning, removing stems and impurities. The result is an organic seasoning with a delicate texture and balanced flavour, where the sea salt harmonises with the citrus and herbaceous notes of lemon thyme.

Key Features

• Naturally enhances flavours without masking them
• Unique crystalline texture of fleur de sel
• Lingering citrus aroma from the lemon thyme
• 100% certified organic production
• Handcrafted, hand-selected leaves

Sementes Vivas' organic Borage (Borago officinalis) seeds, available at Geocakes, produce an aromatic plant with edible leaves and flowers, with a fresh flavour reminiscent of cucumber. A sure choice for anyone who wants to attract bees and bring another genuine flavour to the vegetable garden, with little effort.

Organic Borage: Fresh Flavour from Beira Baixa

Borage is one of the most generous nectar plants for the garden, with a long flowering period that begins in spring and attracts bees in large numbers. Its star-shaped flowers naturally vary between blue-violet and pink, depending on the plant. These seeds reach you through Sementes Vivas, a Geocakes partner based in Idanha-a-Nova, with organic and Demeter (biodynamic farming) certification, sharing the same values of respect for the land and the Naturtejo Geopark's natural cycles.

How to Grow It in Your Garden

Borage grows easily in almost any soil, in full sun or partial shade, and needs no complicated care once established. Once it takes hold, it tends to self-seed year after year, making it an easy presence to maintain in the vegetable garden, with little effort on your part. Each pack contains 1.40g of seeds, enough to get started this season.

From the Land to the Table

Borage's tender leaves and flowers enrich salads, drinks and soups, with a fresh flavour reminiscent of cucumber. A simple, popular trick is to freeze the flowers in ice cubes, for a decorative touch in summer drinks, or use them fresh to decorate desserts and cold dishes.

Why Choose These Seeds

• Organic and Demeter seeds, no chemical treatments
• Edible flowers and leaves, fresh cucumber flavour
• A nectar-rich plant, much sought after by bees
• Long flowering, from spring onwards
• From Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark

Sementes Vivas' organic Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) seeds, available at Geocakes, produce intense blue flowers that turn any garden into a small wild refuge. With long flowering, they attract bees and butterflies and bring back a flower that was once common in Portuguese fields.

Cornflower: A Wildflower from Beira Baixa

The Cornflower was once a common presence in Portuguese wheat and barley fields, considered a weed, before becoming increasingly rare with modern farming practices. Growing it in the garden today is also a small way of giving it back some space. These seeds reach you through Sementes Vivas, a Geocakes partner based in Idanha-a-Nova, with organic and Demeter (biodynamic farming) certification, sharing the same values of respect for the land and the Naturtejo Geopark's natural cycles.

How to Grow It in Your Garden

Cornflower adapts easily to different soil types, as long as it gets good sun exposure. It prefers direct sowing in its final spot and needs no complicated care once established, growing to about one metre tall. Each pack contains 10g of seeds, enough for a colourful border or a wild corner of the garden.

From the Land to the Table and to Decoration

The blue petals are edible and can enrich salads, herbal teas and dishes, with a mild, slightly peppery taste. Once dried, they keep their colour well and also become a natural, biodegradable confetti, widely used at weddings and outdoor celebrations, a second life beyond the garden and the kitchen.

Why Choose These Seeds

• Organic and Demeter seeds, no chemical treatments
• Edible flowers, for cooking and herbal teas
• Long flowering, over several months
• Attracts bees and butterflies, an ally for biodiversity
• From Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark

Sementes Vivas' organic French Marigold (Tagetes patula) seeds, available at Geocakes, produce vibrant orange flowers that are decorative, edible and useful in the vegetable garden all at once. Also known simply as Tagetes, it's one of the most complete plants for anyone who grows both for pleasure and for practical need.

French Marigold: Beauty and Protection in the Garden

Beyond its ornamental value, French Marigold is known among gardeners for helping to reduce nematodes and other soil pests, thanks to substances released by its roots, especially when planted in clusters alongside other crops. These seeds reach you through Sementes Vivas, a Geocakes partner based in Idanha-a-Nova, with organic and Demeter (biodynamic farming) certification, sharing the same values of respect for the land and the Naturtejo Geopark's natural cycles.

How to Grow It in Your Garden or Vegetable Patch

Sow in full sun, once the risk of frost has passed. French Marigold adapts well to different soil types, flowers throughout the warm season and needs no complicated care. Each pack contains 10g of seeds, enough both for ornamental borders and for planting among tomato plants and other vegetable garden crops.

From the Land to the Table

The petals, with a mildly bitter taste, can be used in salads, soups, sauces, cakes and breads, working as a traditional, economical substitute for saffron, both in colour and in the aroma they bring to dishes. A double life few flowers can offer, spanning the garden and the kitchen.

Why Choose These Seeds

• Organic and Demeter seeds, no chemical treatments
• Edible flowers, a saffron substitute in the kitchen
• Helps repel nematodes, useful alongside other crops
• Attracts bees and pollinators, an ally for biodiversity
• From Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark

The Boom Herbal Tea is a handcrafted organic infusion combining six aromatic herbs carefully hand-selected in Beira Baixa. With cinnamon basil, peppermint and strawflowers, it offers a unique sensory experience that reflects the traditional know-how of the Naturtejo Geopark region.

Organic Herbal Tea with Aromatic Herbs from Beira Baixa

The Boom Herbal Tea represents the essence of Beira Baixa's herbal tradition, where every leaf is hand-selected to guarantee purity and aromatic intensity. This organic infusion combines cinnamon basil, peppermint, strawberry strawflower, purple strawflower, marigold and sunflower, creating a unique, balanced flavour profile.

Made under certified Organic Farming, this 30g herbal tea contains no allergens and preserves all the natural properties of the plants used. The handcrafted process ensures only the finest leaves go into the final blend.

Key Features

• A unique, comforting aromatic experience
• A balanced combination of six organic herbs
• Traditional hand-selection from Beira Baixa
• Certified allergen-free organic production
• Authentic flavour of Portuguese territory

Composition and Features

Each 30g pack contains a harmonious blend of aromatic herbs that reflects the biodiversity of the Naturtejo Geopark region. Cinnamon basil brings spiced notes, while peppermint offers freshness. The strawberry and purple strawflowers add floral softness, highlighted by the golden tones of marigold and sunflower.

Ervas da Zoe's organic thyme leaves bring an authentic, intense flavour to your dishes, helping you cut down on salt. Hand-selected in the Beira Baixa region, these aromatic herbs preserve all the purity and quality of certified organic production.

Organic Thyme from Beira Baixa

Grown and processed under organic farming, these thyme leaves represent Beira Baixa's territorial authenticity. Hand-selection guarantees only the finest leaves reach your jar, resulting in a seasoning with concentrated flavour and exceptional purity.

Key Features

• Reduces the need for salt in dishes
• Lasting, intense, natural flavour
• Guaranteed organic certification
• Hand-selected leaves

Ervas da Zoe's organic savory leaves bring Beira Baixa's authentic flavours to your kitchen. Hand-picked and hand-selected, these certified organic aromatic herbs are perfect for enhancing pulses and creating traditional dishes with the true taste of our land.

Organic Savory from Beira Baixa

These organic savory leaves represent the herbal tradition of the Beira Baixa region, where Ervas da Zoe preserves ancestral growing and hand-selection methods. Each leaf is carefully separated to guarantee a pure, aromatic seasoning.

Grown under organic farming, these aromatic herbs retain all the organoleptic properties that make savory an essential ingredient in traditional Portuguese cooking. The 12g net weight offers multiple culinary uses.

Key Features

• Intense aroma and authentic regional flavour
• Hand-selection guaranteeing maximum purity
• Organic certification
• Natural preservation with no chemical additives

Technical Features

Net weight: 12g | Shelf life: up to 730 days | Made at: Sítio Da Fonte Nova, 6060 Ladoeiro