Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) seeds
- From the calyxes of the roselle, red hibiscus tea is prepared.
- Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.59
Product number: 1143 GTIN: 4250601205717
Description
Roselle is a mallow or sorrel variety frequently cultivated in Africa which forms the basis of many fruity infusions. Hibiscus, rosehip and other fruit teas owe their bright red color and fruity taste to its fleshy calyxes of the Rose of Jamaica.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Malvaceae |
| Eventual height | 2-10 m |
| Flower colour | Red, White |
| Flowering months | August, September |
| Main harvest | August, July, Nach der Blüte, September |
| Root system | Rhizome |
Growing instructions
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Germination temperature | 22-28°C |
| Germination time | 5-10 days |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 50 cm |
| Row spacing | 50 cm |
Sowing and care
Hibiscus sabdariffa is a heat-loving plant for balcony, patio or greenhouse which also grows well in the apartment. The seeds can be soaked in water for 12 hours before sowing and should be placed about 1cm deep in pots and kept warm. Coir substrate is ideal.
Picture source: By Thomas Schoch [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Picture source: By Thomas Schoch [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Other names
Botanical name: Hibiscus sabdariffa, H. sanguineus, Abelmoschus cruentus, Furcaria sabdariffa
German: Roselle, Sabdariff-Eibisch, Sudan-Eibisch, Afrikanische Malve, Karkade, Tee-Hibiskus
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