Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a vibrant, multi-purpose tropical shrub belonging to the mallow (Malvaceae) family. Highly prized around the world for both its striking appearance and its diverse culinary applications, this plant is best known for its plump, deep-red calyces (the fleshy, cup-like structures at the base of its flowers) which feature a sharp, tangy flavor often compared to cranberries. The seed pods, seeds, and even fibers of the stems can all be used in a variety of ways! Read on to learn more!
Roselle seed pods are an amazing source for making your own liquid pectin, which can be used to make hard-set OR soft-set jams. Here we discuss this easy way to get all the pectin you can out of your Roselle seed pods!
How To Make Liquid Pectin From Roselle Seed Pods Read More »
My Roselle SPLIT And It Still Looks Like THIS! Roselle is one of our most favorite Florida summer plants to grow. It can take massive downpours of rain, sweltering heat and FULL blazing summer sun, and even the strong winds of our thunderstorm microbursts. Once established, it will grow rapidly throughout the entire summer, without
My Roselle SPLIT And It Still Looks Like THIS! Read More »
It’s Roselle season here at J.O.T.! While some have already been pulling in their first harvests, and others re continuing to wait for their first buds, we are gearing up to start pulling in daily Roselle calyxes. One of the biggest questions I get is about just that; when it is the best time to actually harvest the Roselle calyxes, and how. So, let’s understand what the plant does before it’s time to harvest to help us better understanding WHEN to harvest.
So When DO I Pick Roselle? Read More »
