Growing Rosella, also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle

Hibiscus Subdantta : Malvaceae / the mallow family

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Not recommended for growing in USA - Zone 5a 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 20°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 140 cm apart
  • Harvest in 21-25 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Feverfew, Coriander, Nasturtium and Hyssop

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23 Jan 15, Lesley (Australia - tropical climate)
Ok... So I have purchased Rosella seeds and will try to raise. I live in Townsville and wondering if anyone has any tips for me?
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19 Jan 15, mark (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi there, I have tried twice to propergate some different seeds from reputable seedsmen with no success. I have not had this problem before,any ideas? mark
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05 Jun 15, May Richards (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have been told to immerse the seeds in water for half and hour prior to potting. Hope this works.
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02 Jan 15, Liz (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I can't seem to get my rosella seeds to come up. I've tried two lots in seeding trays. Seeds were purchased from an organic growers community here on the Sunshine Coast. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. TIA. :D
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21 Nov 14, Firoza (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Jackie. If you still have some Rosella seeds can I please have some. Like your generosity. my email- firozajeevaji (at) yahoo.com
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02 Oct 14, Genny Budas (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi I have just ordered some rosella seeds on ebay. what is the best time to plant them. I live in Northam WA
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30 Oct 14, Chrisbella (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
hi Genny, I searched eBay / seed banks to buy Roselle seed but most of suppliers request quarantine extra fee to applied if posting to WA. I just wonder how do u get the eBay supplier to send them to u. Regards Chrisbella
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23 Sep 14, Kerrie Elmerr (Australia - tropical climate)
We put our rosellas in July when do we harvest. We live in Darwin
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16 Sep 14, Lorraine Weaver (Australia - tropical climate)
Do you fertilize the plants and if so what type of fertilizer do you use eg. 13-5-22 ) ? Thank you.
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31 Aug 14, Noela Kang (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I would love to start growing rosellas myself as I love the jam and the tea. Could someone please let know how and where to get seeds/plants from. I live in Toowoomba, Queensland
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