This is one of our prize plants in the food forest. We LOVE Roselle (Genus: Hibiscus / Species: H. sabdariffa) for several reasons. It's a plant that will always have a place in our gardens. It's delicious, nutritious, stunning to look at, an abundant producer (we harvest baskets full every few days! We have way more then I know what to even do with!!). If you plan to make jams/jellies for sale on your homestead I strongly suggest you consider growing this plant.
Roselle is more than just a stunning plant in the garden. The calyx (outer covering of the seed pod) is used to make a delicious cranberry-like, tangy tea. It's also used to make jams, jellies, fruit leathers, a cranberry-like compote AKA Hibiscus Cranberry Sauce (great for the Thanksgiving Day table!! Also makes great gifts.) and so much more. The leaves on the plant are edible as well! It's a win-win. Some people peel the casing off the branches to use as fibers for weaving baskets. Not much goes to waste with this plant. It's easy to grow too! On top of all of that, they are high in vitamins and minerals, are immune-boosting, help lower blood pressure, and are a great liver cleanser. It really is an amazing plant.
Take a look at this video. We tried to answer most of the common questions and basic info. If you do have any further questions please feel free to leave us a comment! We'd love to hear from you!! And don't forget to check out our Etsy shop for Roselle seeds! The link is below. :)
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