FRUIT-TREE-ROSELLA
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Hibiscus sabdariffa
FRUIT TREE-ROSELLA a native of tropical West Africa, is an attractive annual shrub to 1.5 m high with large, lobed reddish leaves & attractive yellow hibiscus-like flowers that prefers warm climates. They are easy to grow, with no pest problems, hardy & prolific. Most soil types are suitable if they are rich and well-drained. Plenty of water is needed to maintain growth, flowering, and fruit progress, mulching is beneficial.
Rosellas need at least 5 months frost-free to bear & need a very warm soil to germinate, preferably over 25°C. In southern areas of Australia, this would be as late as October outside. Some years the soil might take even longer to warm up. So gardeners in cooler areas need to start seed indoors using a small bottom-heat unit, or the top of the water heater. Plant several seeds 50 cm apart and thin seedlings to the strongest.
SKU: FRT-R
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| Germination Time (Days) | 5 - 14 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 180 - 200 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 10 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 50 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 100 |
| pH | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 1 - 2 meters (3 - 6 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring to Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual in most climates, but can be perennial in tropical regions. |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Can be sown directly in warm climates, but seedlings are often raised indoors in cooler areas. |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds for 24 hours or lightly scarify them for better germination. |
| Sowing Depth | 1 - 2 cm (0.5 inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet) |
| Row Spacing | 1 meter (3 feet) |
| Watering | Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged |
| Good Companion Plants | Basil, Beans, Corn, Marigolds. |
| Bad Companion Plants | Potatoes, Cabbage, Broccoli (due to nutrient competition) |
| Pests | Aphids,Whiteflies,Spider Mites |
| Diseases | Root Rot (due to poor drainage),Powdery Mildew,Leaf Spot |
FRUIT-TREE-ROSELLA
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