Item Number: SNV7046
Roselle Hibiscus Seeds (Organic)
Use Fresh for Jelly, Syrup or Wine or Dried in Herbal Teas
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Description
Description
Organic Hibiscus sabdariffa seeds grow roselle, a warm-season plant with red stems, green foliage, pale yellow flowers, and red calyces used in culinary preparations. Roselle is a tender perennial in frost-free climates and is commonly grown as an annual where winters are cold.
Roselle hibiscus seed details
- Botanical name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
- Seed: certified organic according to the current product record; certifier listed as Oregon Tilth
- Habit: upright tender perennial
- Sun: full sun
- Typical height: about 4–7 feet
- Start: indoors for transplanting after frost danger
Sowing and growing
Product guidance lists a soil temperature of 75–90°F, a sowing depth of about 1/4 inch, and germination in approximately 7–14 days. Allow a long warm season; the listed maturity window is about 90–120 days.
Transplant into fertile, well-drained soil after frost danger and provide space for the mature plant. Water according to soil and weather rather than a fixed schedule. Germination, mature size, flowering, and harvest timing vary with temperature, day length, moisture, soil, and planting date.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Attracts Bees/Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Container Compatible
- Does Not Require Support
- Good for Drying
- Greenhouse Compatible
- Heat Tolerant
- Open-Pollinated
- Requires Summer Water
- Suited to Warmer Climates
- Useful for Ornamental
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water:Tropical plant that prefers full sun and a long growing season.
Planting & Growing:Seed must be scarified and soaked overnight in warm water. Plant, barely covered, and keep very warm and evenly moist until germination (about 1 week), Space plants 1 feet apart.
Harvesting & Storage:Harvest flower and calyx to use fresh or dry for later use.
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Useful Information
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I grew four of these and gifted one to a family member. They were really lovely. Have a nice distinct look. Little white flowers among red stems and dark green leaves. I used the roselles to add to my jam and it gave an awesome red color and tart flavor. Give them a try!
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