ROSELLA Seeds
Botanical Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
- Tropical plant known for its edible red calyces, used in jams, teas, sauces, and syrups.
- Produces attractive, bushy plants with deep green leaves and creamy-yellow flowers.
- Calyces have a tart, cranberry-like flavor, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
- Rosella leaves can also be used in salads, while the young shoots are edible as well.
- Thrives in warm, humid climates, but can be grown as an annual in temperate zones.
- Grows up to 1.5 – 2 meters tall, making it a beautiful ornamental addition to any garden.
- Popular in beverages and desserts, especially for making hibiscus tea.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual in temperate climates; perennial in tropical regions
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: October – November (start indoors or after frost)
- Subtropical: September – November
- Tropical: Year-round
- Cool: Not recommended, unless grown in a greenhouse
- Arid: August – October
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or large containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7.5
- Spacing: 50 – 70 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly, especially during the flowering and fruiting stages.
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest:
120 – 140 days after sowing (for calyces)
