Description
This was a trial version of a few plants. Turns out they are super early and just the variety I was looking for - will plant more of these next year 2027. These were planted as seedlings on landscape fabric in April 2026, no irrigation other than rainfall and no fertilizer, now what you see they are fully into producing calyces in August 2026
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Part of my project for 2025-2027 Growing and Promoting Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) as a Cash Crop for the Small-Scale Farmer in Alabama’s Black Belt
Welcome to the Roselle Project: Growing Hibiscus sabdariffa
For more information or to register for our free in-person and online workshops please visit https://tuskegeehoney.com/hibiscus-1
Follow our journey as we grow Hibiscus sabdariffa (also known as Roselle) from seed to harvest right here in Tuskegee, Alabama. From planting tips and field prep to harvesting calyces and creating value-added products, this channel documents it all — the successes, the lessons, and everything in between.
Whether you're a small farmer, home gardener, or simply curious about how this tropical plant grows in Zone 8b, you’ll find something inspiring here.
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***This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2024-38640-42988 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number SUB00003847. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.