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08 Apr 11, Barbara R (Australia - temperate climate)

Rosellas are best picked after they flower and when the red fruit/pods are large (around 2-3cms in length) but not too old. If they snap off the bush, that indicates that they are not too old and stringy - though if you do have to cut them off, they can still be successfully used for jam and other recipes.

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02 Apr 11, (Australia - temperate climate)

I grew Rosellas for jam last year and though I am no expert, I harvested mine after they had flowered. I left some of mine too long and made more work for myself as they go hard after a while, so take them off when the flower petals have died off, not later into autumn.

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24 Mar 11, Monique Harler (Australia - tropical climate)

Hi, How do I know when to pick my Rosellas?

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20 Mar 11, Housefairy (Australia - temperate climate)

I have 3 rosellas bushes about 2 metres tall and very helathy, they have been in about 5 months, but no flowers yet when should they flower and fruit?\

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24 Feb 11, Barry Hayes (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Coastal actually. Planting seeds before the ground has warmed up is frustrating. If you buy seeds, try planting early if you are keen. Some will do okay. Others will sit there and laugh at you before shrivelling. Simply plant another seed. In cool climates it is often pot luck, but they will eventually take off. They will survive and fruit well into autumn, especially in areas where there are no frosts. Pick them in flower daily and put them in the fridge until you have enough. Then boil them gently with a bit of sugar and progressively freeze them. At the end of the season thaw them out and make the jam. Patience is a virtue.

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10 Feb 11, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My rosellas have red flowers up stem and are healthy bushy plants. Will they get more flowers on the branches? The few up stems would not be worthwhile.

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08 Feb 11, Daphne Truloff (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My plants had an early crop when they were approx.70 centimeters, i would like to know if they will produce another crop. They are about 2 meters high now. Thanks Daphne.

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08 Jan 11, dino (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My Rosella is not growing well at all, they are in a pot and were grown from seed. they have been in for 6 weeks and are only about 6 inches high. Any tips?

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23 Apr 11, Daf (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Rosella fruit is best grow in soil in ur garden. As it can grow to 2 metres its restricted in a pot. Ive got bout 30 plants on the property and have just harvested the first lot of fruits. Its a great annual and this year I will sell most of it dried to make into a delicious drink. Lovely member of the Hibiscus!

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12 Aug 11, Lynn Thomson (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Barbara, this is a year after your original comment, but if you are still there, amy I please have your cordial recipe. Thanks Lynn T Qld

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