Growing Rosella, also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle

Hibiscus Subdantta : Malvaceae / the mallow family

Jan	Feb	Mar	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
S			S	S	S	S	S
T	T	T		T	T	T	T
P	P			P	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Rosella in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

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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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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23 Dec 21, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): If there is no planting guide in the monthly planting calendar then you can not grow them where you live. Need a warm to hotter climate.
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07 Nov 21, Ann Murray (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Where can I get either a couple of seedlings of seeds. How long doo they take long to grow till they produce fruits?
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17 Nov 21, (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Seeds from the internet and read the info here about time to harvest.
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08 Oct 21, Brin & Christine (New Zealand - temperate climate): We grow the Rosella bush here in south east Queensland, they make delicious tart jam. Can be mixed with Mango for an interesting blend. I have a half jar left before we return to NZ in Jan 2022. I hope to find someone with a heated glasshouse in Christchurch to grow some from seed. cheers
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20 Jul 21, Santhi (New Zealand - temperate climate): Hi, I'm looking for roselle seed do you know where can i buy in NZ, thanks
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09 Aug 21, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Try online suppliers
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06 Jun 21, Greg McFarlane (Australia - tropical climate): Rosella plant is looking healthy & producing fruit, but some of the upper branches go brown & leaves & fruit wither. Looks like you bleach the colour out of branch. Located Mackay Should I put copper oxychloride at ground level or another solution
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