{"product_id":"roselle-hibiscus-seeds-asian-sour-leaf-kz","title":"Roselle Hibiscus Seed Packet - Asian Sour Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003e70-90 day maturity. \u003cem\u003eHibiscus sabdariffa\u003c\/em\u003e. Asian Sour Leaf Roselle Seeds. Non-GMO, Cool-season perennial heirloom. This unique perennial can be grown as an annual in areas where it will not survive the winters. Sour Leaf Roselle is heat tolerant and typically cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. The leaves, calyces, and flowers are all edible and flavorful. The Burmese call it 'chin baung ywat,' which translates to 'sour leaf.' Roselle can be an attractive container specimen in pots greater than 6 inches deep and wide. ~ 720 seeds \/ oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoselle Seeds - Asian Sour Leaf - Heirloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u0026gt;\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eHibiscus sabdariffa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Asian Sour Leaf’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-90 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small tree. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, sandy loam soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-90? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pests and diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsian Sour Leaf Roselle Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red calyx, pink flower, with dark green leaves and reddish petioles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsian Sour Leaf Roselle Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Florida Cranberry, Indian Sorrel, Jamaican Tea, Maple-Leaf Hibiscus, October Hibiscus, Red Sorrell, chin baung ywat, or Roselle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Asian Sour Leaf Roselle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for zones 9-12 as a perennial or zones 3-8 as an annual. It can be grown as a summer crop in temperate regions. Roselle is very sensitive to frost. Sow seeds in spring\/summer after the last frost in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds indoors and transplant them when the weather warms. Keep soil moist when waiting for germination. It has average watering requirements after germination occurs.Thin out the shortest and weakest plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003ePrune the Asian Sour Leaf early in the season each year to ensure proper growth. Roselle is extremely sensitive to frost. Be sure to protect the plant from temperatures below 40? by covering it or bringing it indoors (if in a container). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Asian Sour Leaf Roselle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor leaf harvesting, begin 6 weeks after transplanting or when 18\" tall, leaving 3-4\" of the stem. Harvest all of the following cuttings in 4-week intervals. Collect the fruits when plants are fully grown by easily snapping them off by hand. They are easier to break off in the morning than at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor of the flower buds and the leaves is sour-tasting. They both work well with pickling and curries or prepared with bold and spicy flavors. Use the flowers in beverages and simple syrups, sauces, jellies, preserves, and chutneys. The leaves are prepared fresh in salads or cooked vegetables and used to season curries.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Per Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 g packet - Approximately 76 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"3g Packet","offer_id":50290367725805,"sku":"58960","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/TLCN-60107-Hibiscus_-_Asian_Sour_Leaf_Roselle_72b35089-66d5-4783-a761-1d031cc437b6.webp?v=1784159014","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/roselle-hibiscus-seeds-asian-sour-leaf-kz","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}