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

Hi Simone, I would love some seeds please. I was over your way this time last year and saw the rosellas there. At the time I had no idea that I would be looking for seeds a year leter. My Mother used to grow them and make jam and she passed away in May and as a tribute to her I plan to grow rosellas on my property so I can think of her and remember the times we spent growing the plants, picking the fruit, separating the seed pod and eating the reward at the end. Thanks for the offer.

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03 Aug 11, Robyn Rowe (Australia - temperate climate)

Hello Simone I live in Kalgoorlie and would love to grow some rosellas like my mother used to for jam. If you would be so kind as to send me some seeds my PO Box number is 10766 Kalgoorlie WA 6433. Would be happy to send you a mystery env of seed packets if you like or pls name your price. Kind regards Robyn

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16 Jul 11, Roger Goebel (Australia - tropical climate)

Rosellas can be used for jam, topping, wine, jelly, chutney, paprika substitute ect. All "fruits" /calyx (the red fleshy cone) are used after the yellow flower opens for a day then dies. Full sized "fruits" take a couple of weeks from flowering and get to around 6cm long 10g+. smallest fruit about 4cm and 5g. Don't let seed capsule dry out. Most recipes require the "flower" to be separated from the seed capsule, can do this with a tool made from a push bike pump handle with 6cm of steel tube. I also eat young leaves of rosella bush. Packet seeds are often available from various seed packet producers check online or better for a quick start get plants in punnets from garden shop.I'm a 2nd generation jam maker growing rosellas sincef cub gardeners badge in early 60's.

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28 Mar 23, Fay (Australia - tropical climate)

I have a rosella bush I bought , it's about 6ft tall but has not produced any fruit can you tell me why

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22 Mar 21, Josie Lamattina (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I have over 100 plants just wondering if anyone knows where I could sell the fruit ?

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22 Mar 21, Josie Lamattina (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Hi I have rosella fruit just wondering when are they ready to pick? Mine are not all red they have green as well are they still ok to use ?

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04 Jul 20, Colleen (Australia - tropical climate)

My mum has rosella bushes and they have been fully loaded with fruit and before the fruit is ready the bushes are just dying. This is also happening to her neighbour . All her vegetables and roses and gerbera are not having a problem. Any suggestions??

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07 Apr 20, Brenden (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi I’m in Perth and my plants have been growing nicely till few weeks ago the leaves are starting to go lighter / yellow and brown on the worst on the out skirts of the leave. Any ideas why

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10 Jul 11, John (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

where can I buy some seed to plant. thank you

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16 May 11, Diana Adelaide (Australia - temperate climate)

Ant don't like turmeric. You can stop the ant by making a circle of turmeric powder at the base of the plant where ants won't cross it. Or sprinkle turmeric powder on the affected area on the plant.

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