Growing Rosella, also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle

Hibiscus Subdantta : Malvaceae / the mallow family

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Not recommended for growing in USA - Zone 7a regions

Sow in garden, or start in seed trays. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 68°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 55 inches apart
Harvest in 21-25 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Feverfew, Coriander, Nasturtium and Hyssop

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15 Feb 23, (United Kingdom - warm/temperate climate): There is no planting guide for Rosella for United Kingdom. Probably not warm enough to grow.
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25 Nov 22, Mike Fishlock (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate): When do I sow Rozella seeds in UK
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28 Oct 22, Sheryn Verner (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Do I cut back my rosella plant after fruiting.? Mine seems to be dying, not a single leaf on it.
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10 Jul 22, Daniel E Brumbaugh (USA - Zone 9b climate): I started a tray of roselle in June an I'm planting now in July. Is it too late? I know that roselle blooms when the days start getting shorter, how does this work after the summer solstice?
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12 Jul 22, Anonymous (USA - Zone 9b climate): It does say plant in March.
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10 May 22, Glynnis (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): I've grown Roselle successfully in Grabouw, W.Cape, SA. Love everything about it!
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21 Mar 22, C J Graham (USA - Zone 8a climate): When is it safe to transplant my rosella in zone 8a?
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29 Mar 22, Anonymous (USA - Zone 4a climate): Don't know your climate but after frosts I would think. It likes warm climate.
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21 Dec 21, Marva (Canada - Zone 7a Mild Temperate climate): I live in Vancouver BC where can I purchase Rosella plants or seeds here
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04 Mar 22, Deborah (Canada - Zone 7a Mild Temperate climate): Hello i too would like to try growing rosella this year and wondered if anyone found where you can buy seeds or plants in Vancouver. thanks.
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I grow a large plantation of approx 900 plants. If you are organic - Utilise pyrithrum for mites that may attack the stems. If you have drainage issues the root rot is cause by Needmatodes in the soil. It is very important not to re-plant a rosella straight away in the same location. Make sure your beds are well rested to rebuild core nutrients and particularly nitrogen for a good return harvest. While bed resting make sure you toss the soil for subsoil airation as well. @ 2 months they do appreciate a slight scatter of dynamic lifter and if you can source it prior to flowering worm castings - an incredibly rich furtiliser that makes up 1litre per 1 gram. I have been supplying the flower in syrup for years which is most commonly used in either drinks or served over ice cream and have recently made Rosella vinegar. Another hint is to make it into a sauce for pork - Devine taste!!! For any enquiries please email myself: zenon.kowalczyk (at) gmail.com

- Zenon

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