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25 Jul 18, Llew Boddam-Whetham (Australia - tropical climate)

We are actually on the south coast of Viti Levu, the main island of Fiji. This is a similar latitude to the Whitsundays say half way between Townsville and Cairns but a little less humid as we are on the coast. we grew H.Sabdariffa this year from local seedlings. The flower was yellow and the calyxes only 1.5- 2.5cm and not very fleshy. I believe this version has traditionally been cultivated in Fiji by the Fijian Indians for its young leaf which is a sour spinach used to make chutney. The variety you mention, H.Subdantta looks as though the calyxes is much more fleshy which would suit our end game of producing it as a food source for herbal teas and jams. What color flower does it have? Can you tell me where I can buy seeds from?

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27 Jul 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Go ebay.

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22 Jul 18, Barb (Australia - temperate climate)

Can I grow rosella plants in victoria?

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22 Jul 18, Shirley (Australia - temperate climate)

Could I grow Rosella in Tasmania I live in George Town on the coast & we do get a few frosts each year

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22 Jul 18, Damien Howard (Australia - temperate climate)

Hello I moved to Tasmania a few yrs back and was wondering will Rosella trees grow in Tasmania though spring and summer or is it just to cold a climate like Mangoes The two fruits I miss more than anything

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20 Jul 18, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Can I grow roselle in kinglake vic

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12 Jun 18, Robert (Australia - tropical climate)

What’s the best time of year to pant the rosellas I’m in the innisfail area?

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18 Jun 18, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Go back and read about rosellas here - the info is there.

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21 Apr 19, Mulysa (Australia - temperate climate)

Not such a dumb question, we are SA temperate and depending where you are in it can have a 4 to 8 week difference on sowing and harvesting times. Through experiance over 10 years we have learned to use both Arid and temperate depending on month it is. But that was with the guidance of a friends son who studies climate and agronomy.

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26 May 18, Graham Donnelly (Australia - tropical climate)

The first year I planted Rosella plants , that was three years ago The plants took a long time to flower and fruit These plants grew approximately 3.5 meters tall They did fruit ok though These were fertilised only with Searls Dianamiclifter pellets These plants were given to me by a friend . Last year I purchased seeds from CRT at Gordonvale These seeds shot in the pots in three days in good potting mix , they were planted out in about 3 weeks This time I mixed into the soil Sulfate of Potash as well as Dianamiclifter pellets And plenty of water The plants started flowering when 100mm 4 inches high and never stopped This year the same thing I think a lot depends on the Type of seeds and area you are in. Good Luck

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