NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN BLACK.

Fitted face masks made with 3 layers of cotton. Very well made with an elastic band.

Washable and reusable.

Made in Christchurch by a charitable trust supporting people with disabilities.

Available in two sizes (adults and kids) and 3-4 colours for each size. Please make your selection below.

1 for $ 12.90

4 or more for $ 11.90 each

Available in August 2022. Sign up below to get notified once it is available for order.

Alpinia galanga

Commonly known as Siamese ginger, Thai ginger or galangal, is a tropical evergreen perennial with a thick aromatic rhizome. It grows well in cooler climates and has been grown exceptionally well in a tunnel house at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. We will grow some of it this year outside, so I will report back how that goes.

We grow the red variety, which is more cold hardy and does well in our South Island climate.

The galangal has been grown at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides. 

Order is for 1 plant.

Available in August 2022. Sign up below to get notified once it is available for order.

Smallanthus sonchifolius

"Yacon" means "water root" in the Inca language and its tubers were historically highly valued as a wild source of thirst-quenching refreshment for travellers. The liquid can also be drawn off and concentrated to produce yacon syrup. The yacón is a species of perennial daisy traditionally
grown in the northern and central Andes from Colombia to northern Argentina for its crisp, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots.

Yacón grown at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides. 

Order is for 1 crown.

Fermenting and Preserving Jar with stainless steel ring and metal insert.

Capacity: 1000ml

Size: 16.7cm high

Mouth size: 7.4cm wide mouth

Fermentation jar with airlock and glass weight.


One thing that should be in just about everyone's diet are fermented or cultured foods. Not only are they packed with flavor, but they're positively brimming with probiotics.

Those little microorganisms support your immune system and help to revive and maintain gut health. Fermented foods are also rich in B vitamins, food enzymes and key antioxidants that support healthy cells.

SOLD OUT. Sign up below to get notified once they are available again (August 2022).

Allium fistulosum
We offer Red Bunching Onions as well as the traditional White Welsh Onions (select below).

These multiplying onion are a great perennial plant. They have a thickened and fleshy leaf base similar to spring onions. They are used extensively throughout the East where they are essential in Chinese and Japanese cooking.

They are easy to grow, prolific and well worth the small space they take in the garden or in a pot on a sunny windowsill. Useful for pulling as spring onions or simply cut what you need at the base. Can be divided and re-planted every spring.

The red ones grow to a larger size and are thicker in diameter than the white ones.

Order is for 5 plants.

Achillea millefolium

Dried yarrow leaves and flowers

30g in a biodegradable, compostable packaging.

Harvested at their peak time in the middle of summer, gently dried and processed by hand. This retains their colour and medicinal constituents (see image).

Harvested, dried and packed at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand.

Organically grown. Totally spray free, free of synthetic fertilisers, chemical and pesticides.

Price includes a delicious, healthy and nourishing lunch, an informative booklet and a healing salve.

Date: Friday, 5th November 2021
Time: 10am - 3pm

Location: Pigeon Bay waterfront and KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula
1 hour from Halswell, Carpooling from Chch is usually possible.
Accommodation options in Pigeon Bay, surrounding bays and Akaroa

When signing up for this workshop you automatically agree to the Terms and Conditions (view here).

Date: 13th February 2022
Time: 1-4pm
Place: KoruKai Herb Farm, Pigeon Bay

Children can attend for free with adult supervision.

A guided tour will give you an insight into the work we do here at KoruKai Herb Farm.

It covers aspects of:
Self-sufficiency
Growing nutrient dense food and potent herbs
Permaculture design and forest gardens
Biological/regenerative horticulture

Date: 9th January 2022
Time: 1-4pm
Place: KoruKai Herb Farm, Pigeon Bay

Children can attend for free with adult supervision.

A guided tour will give you an insight into the work we do here at KoruKai Herb Farm.

It covers aspects of:
Self-sufficiency
Growing nutrient dense food and potent herbs
Permaculture design and forest gardens
Biological/regenerative horticulture

Date to be announced. Sign up below to show your interest and to get notified once a date has been set.

Analysing your compost, compost extracts and teas with a microscope gives you instant answers on how you are tracking in terms of soil life and vitality.

In this course you will learn how to use a compound microscope, how to set up a sample, and how to analyse your samples.