In this episode, Dr. Samuel provides tips on how to successfully grow sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa), also known as roselle, Florida cranberry, and Jamaican sorrel.
I grew Roselle in my garden first time this summer. Well they are 9' tall and 5'wide and so many rich stems full of blossoms. The pollinators love it as much as I do as the blooms are so large and pretty as are the plants. Slow to blossom since they waited until the days began to shorten. Finally I picked a bunch of the little calyxes and make jam. That caused 3 times as many to grow. I let them get larger (2" - 3" wide and tall. since the first ones I picked were immediately after the blossom died and they were not so full. The next time - a couple weeks later, I had at least a thousand picked and fat, juicy fruit! Tasted a bit like rhubarb so I made roselle/strawberry jam. SO good! Couple weeks later, another huge harvest so I began dehydrating for tea. The tea is loaded with Vitamin C and really good with clove, cinnamon, brown sugar, and lemon. SO good. I have so many jars of jam (spicy and regular) and tons of it dried for tea. It has finally quit growing and I just found out the leaves were edible. They are GOOD and I will be using them each day in my lunch garden soup/saute - This is the most giving plant I've ever grown and I will forever include it in my garden each year. The seeds are prolific and the plant is beautiful and the leaves good for you, and the calyx is MAGIC. It is an annual here in NC Florida and ok with me since I can't keep up with 9 plants harvest. Amazing.
Mary, I am thrilled to learn you have had such success with it in NC. I have a friend in SC who has done extremely well with it there. We also grow it as an annual in Florida and in the Caribbean. I have tried and really love the combination of the sweet and spicy jam. It is so delicious. It's an excellent plant to use in edible landscapes.
@@trudyhamilton9482 I just discovered something else. I put some dried calyxes in some cold water in a large measuring cup to make a big batch of beautiful red (faux kool-aide) for my grandkids and for me. I forgot it and it set on the counter for about a half hour. It had turned brilliant red so no need for me to heat it. This also protected the Vitamin C which have been destroyed in the microwave with the rays and the heat. WIN, WIN. It tasted great! Now I never even heat it to make cold iced tea. I'm even more happy with the plant than ever.
Nice to meet you. 🎶 I'm interested in hibiscus rosell plants, and I've also grown them myself, so I enjoyed watching the video. It must be a good climate to grow. The branches grew big, and the ovary formed big! Where I live, we sowed in the warm spring and harvested it in the fall before the frost. Eggplants grew abundantly in the summer, but the temperature in autumn fell, so flowers and seeds could not form much. So, after washing the eggplant and leaves, I cut them into small pieces, put sugar, sealed them, and stored them, and drank them because they were cool in summer with juice. I heard that the scent, color, and taste are good and good for health, so I'm going to grow it again next year. It was very helpful, including many detailed explanations. I enjoyed the video, and I like it 👍 and I'm rooting for you. I hope you share it with my channel and cheer for me. 🎶🍀🫒🍒👍🛎🎁
I have 10 of these out in my garden. They are covered in blooms. I'm excited to harvest. Hopefully I have enough to make jam and tea. I get root knot nematode really bad, even in containers. I've started testing with marigolds and soil rotation. So far they haven't had any pests
I just ordered some off of Amazon I am a second generation Floridian very excited to graduate next year awesome video please keep up the good work you’re a natural
I've had a lot of success with hoss tools seeds. They are out of Georgia and get their seeds from their own farm. As well as all kinds of seeds with all kinds of varietys.
Thanks for this excellently informative video. I recentlt fell on love with the taste of this and my freind gave me two plants. So happy watching them grow. QUESTION: Will the plant produce flowers/fruit for more than one year? If so, how many years, on average, will it produce. Thanks
@ndbg46881 glad you hear you are giving this a try! The plants can get up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Your local extension may have more information about growing this in your area. You are a bit north of the upper range. They prefer zones 8-11.
From last year I really found love in planting sorrel and decided to start my farm journey with sorrel. Its just great to see the flowers and how they grow. This year I started early.
Thank you for this video. This is my first year growing it and I have started late. My plants are only 3 weeks old. I am truly hoping i have enough time left to get a good harvest from them. I do have more seeds peft for next year and I will definately start earlier indoors. I was wondering what the time frame as in days to harvest are/is?
Thank you for the content - you should be aware though that US gardeners know sorrel to be a different plant, a short leafy green plant. And even another clover-like green plant called wood sorrels. It would be a safe bet that most Americans wouldn't even know of a hibiscus with fruity calices, let alone that other countries would call it sorrel.
Very informative, thank you. First time growing this plant, why are the small blooms falling off the plant? The leaves are green and healthy, but the tiny small bloom is falling off. Any suggestions? Thank you
You may start them either by seeds or seedlings it's just a matter of preference. If you have limited amount of seeds it would be best to do seedlings. If you are north of Florida you can start seedlings indoors, then plant outside when danger of frost has past.
Hi, I'm in Southern Maryland (zone 7B) and just seeded Rosella in my veggie garden. How big will these plants grow? We are away in August and September so I hope to harvest in October but I'm wondering how sturdy they are and if they need support?
I keep watching this video! Thank you. If planted in the ground, will they reproduce year after year or do they need to be replanted every year from seed?
Dear Susan, It is grown as an annual, so you'll need to replant each year. Allow to fully mature then remove the calyces from the seed boll. Store the bolls in in a dry location. When fully dried the bolls will crack open. Collect and save the seeds. I store my seeds in miniature Ziploc type bags and place in refrigerator to extend their viability. Plant after the danger of frost has passed.
Thank you for this video! This is my first year growing sorrel and they are now blooming. When is the best time to collect seeds for resowing next spring and what is the best way to store them. Thanks from West Texas
Lisa May hi, I know I didn’t make the video, but I do grow and use the plant. I have 7. Just finished harvesting some. After they are done blooming the calyx swells up, if you do not harvest the calyx for eating they keep going and finally they dry up. When they are dry the pod breaks open and you’ll see seeds. Little brown shriveled bean looking things. You will know when it is going to break open the large calyx starts looking really unattractive and twisted. For storage If you dry it well you can put them in mason jars with a paper towel to help with any left over moisture. But you can make jam and can it or freeze them. Good luck! SW Florida here.
Lisa, allow the bolls to fully mature (calyces somewhat stiff). Remove the calyces then place the seed bolls in a dry place. When the bolls split open collect the seeds, place in small ziploc/jewelry type bag and store in refrigerator until ready to plant. The seeds will remain viable for several years.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas So the seeds dont have to dry on the plant??!!! This is my first year growing. About to harvest. I didnt know i could keep the green seed bolls.
Fiesal, it depends on where you're located. Here in Central Florida you can plant between April and June. The earlier you plant the larger the plants will get. People who use the foliage as greens like to plant earlier to take advantage of having greens in the summer time.
What do you mean you have to replant it do they die after one harvest? I finally got seeds from hawai after searching for long time i want to plant lots of trees .
I enjoyed this video. Good to have a source in my home state. I am growing sorrel for the first time this year. My plants are tall, appear healthy and have many blooms but the calyxes often (but not always) fall off just after blooming (with the blossom still attached). Any idea on why this is happening and how to prevent it? I am missing out on thick plump calyxes like the ones you have shown. Thank you!
Kat, I've never had that problem with mine. We are now conducting research on four different varieties for planting in Florida, so I'd be sure to look out for this. Sometimes some plants shed excess buds when they have too many. You could also check to see if you have any insects feeding on the buds causing them to drop.
Dear Junea, Without seeing photos, my guess is that it's possibly Fusarium wilt disease. Unfortunately there's no cure for Fusarium Wilt. Get rid of both the plant and soil in the container. Do not dispose of in your compost bin. If you plan to reuse the container be sure to disinfect it with a 10% bleach solution. Please email me at nsamuel@ufl.edu if you have additional questions.
This was very helpful. I am curious if it is possible to graft an okra onto a sorrel for purposes of evading the nematodes. Thank you for sharing this.
Josh, That's a very good question. I don't know of that ever being done. We grow our okras in containers. We line the ground under the containers with a plastic to create a barrier. That has been working well in our backyard garden.
I grew them this year. They do not have as many fruits as yours or others. Mine have long thick stocks. And not many branches from bottom like yours. Do you prune yours to get so many branches.
Sandra, I do not prune. The size depends on how early you plant. The earlier you plant the larger plant you get. If your plant is shaded some it will grow more tall than wide.
Diana, Sorrel is a photo-period sensitive plant. Meaning flowering is induced by shorter daylengths; thus, if you are trying to grow them in a location that's close to streetlight that can affect production. If you are trying to grow indoors that's something you'll have to experiment with and see what works. Here's a link that you may use to give you some guidance. people.umass.edu/~psoil120/manual/lab11.html
Good tip from Hole in pots i always cut a plastic bottle so the lizard and iquanas cannot climb they slide back down hahah so.e times you can spray some cooking oil for better protection against these animals
Yes, the plants can get to 7 or more feet tall. Based on my experience from planting them in Florida if you plant in March - May the plants have a lot more vegetative growth. If you plant June/July they don't get as tall, but still very productive. There are different varieties out there with different color calyces, and also variation in how the calyces open upon maturity.
Shere, Remove the calyces from the mature bolls (seed pods). Place the bolls in a single layer is in an area to dry. Once dry enough the bolls will open to reveal the seeds inside. Remove the seeds and store them in the refrigerator (not freezer) or a cool dry place until ready for planting.
I just bought a Rossello from a vendor. I want to promogate clipping s but don't know where to cut🤷♀️Can you help me🙏🏻figure where to cut ? I have inside and tomorrow will like to plant it's 37 inches long
Sally, Roselle is a fast growing annual that is normally propagated from seed and replanted every year. I have never propagated it from cuttings. I did a quick search on the internet and saw one person posted that they grow them from cuttings by cutting the stems into pieces and removing the leaves before putting them to root. Good luck.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas Hi thank you for replying! I've experienced in the leaves that fell. Well I put them in a bottle water. They seem to be rooting 😁👏the leave dries and the part of the stem in the water is growing roots. I planted some in soil but let's see next week if the rooted. 🤔😁
Daisy, you can purchase from online seed catalogs. I got my initial batch from someone locally who was growing sorrel and shared the seeds with me. Contact your local extension office they may be able to point you to a local source.
Osyth, It is an handmade tool that was given to me by someone who has since moved out of state. I am not aware of anywhere you can get it commercially.
It’s technically not sorrel but a hibiscus sorrel there other things people call sorrel is Normal sorrel which is related to rhurbarb and there’s wood sorrel in the oca family
Titan, the common names of plants vary depending on where you are in the world and even within regions of a country. Hence, the reason why scientific names are important. There an herb called sorrel with the scientific name Rumex acetosa, and that is different to what we call sorrel in this video with the scientific name, Hibiscus sabdariffa. When you use scientific names you will be talking about the same plant regardless to where you are in the world and that avoids confusion.
I used a tube from an old wind chime. (You can get a thinwalled metal tube from a hardware store. 1/2 to 5/8’s inch diameter. Length is up to you. I took a file to the edge of the hole and made a inward bevel to sharpen it. I then padded the opposite end with a small rubber end for a walking cane. I duct taped that rubber end to the metal tube and wore a garden glove when I was pushing out the seed pod portion of the calyx up through the bottom. Might want to wear a rubber glove on the other hand because the red juice stains.
Monica, There are places online that sell the seeds. However, persons who grow them are usually willing to share seeds as a single boll contains several seeds. Check your extension office to see if they know of a local source. If you are in the US, it's too late to plant, so save seeds your get and either direct seed in the ground or sow them for planting April - July.
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I grew Roselle in my garden first time this summer. Well they are 9' tall and 5'wide and so many rich stems full of blossoms. The pollinators love it as much as I do as the blooms are so large and pretty as are the plants. Slow to blossom since they waited until the days began to shorten. Finally I picked a bunch of the little calyxes and make jam. That caused 3 times as many to grow. I let them get larger (2" - 3" wide and tall. since the first ones I picked were immediately after the blossom died and they were not so full. The next time - a couple weeks later, I had at least a thousand picked and fat, juicy fruit! Tasted a bit like rhubarb so I made roselle/strawberry jam. SO good! Couple weeks later, another huge harvest so I began dehydrating for tea. The tea is loaded with Vitamin C and really good with clove, cinnamon, brown sugar, and lemon. SO good. I have so many jars of jam (spicy and regular) and tons of it dried for tea. It has finally quit growing and I just found out the leaves were edible. They are GOOD and I will be using them each day in my lunch garden soup/saute - This is the most giving plant I've ever grown and I will forever include it in my garden each year. The seeds are prolific and the plant is beautiful and the leaves good for you, and the calyx is MAGIC. It is an annual here in NC Florida and ok with me since I can't keep up with 9 plants harvest. Amazing.
Mary, I am thrilled to learn you have had such success with it in NC. I have a friend in SC who has done extremely well with it there. We also grow it as an annual in Florida and in the Caribbean. I have tried and really love the combination of the sweet and spicy jam. It is so delicious. It's an excellent plant to use in edible landscapes.
Thanks really appreciate the info.
@@trudyhamilton9482 I just discovered something else. I put some dried calyxes in some cold water in a large measuring cup to make a big batch of beautiful red (faux kool-aide) for my grandkids and for me. I forgot it and it set on the counter for about a half hour. It had turned brilliant red so no need for me to heat it. This also protected the Vitamin C which have been destroyed in the microwave with the rays and the heat. WIN, WIN. It tasted great! Now I never even heat it to make cold iced tea. I'm even more happy with the plant than ever.
@@iartistdotme thanks for sharing.
Only now watching this vid. Thank you so much for the useful information. We're trying this plant this season
The best and most informative video I've seen on sorrel. Thank you.
Nice to meet you. 🎶
I'm interested in hibiscus rosell plants, and I've also grown them myself, so I enjoyed watching the video.
It must be a good climate to grow. The branches grew big, and the ovary formed big!
Where I live, we sowed in the warm spring and harvested it in the fall before the frost.
Eggplants grew abundantly in the summer, but the temperature in autumn fell, so flowers and seeds could not form much.
So, after washing the eggplant and leaves, I cut them into small pieces, put sugar, sealed them, and stored them, and drank them because they were cool in summer with juice.
I heard that the scent, color, and taste are good and good for health, so I'm going to grow it again next year.
It was very helpful, including many detailed explanations.
I enjoyed the video, and I like it 👍 and I'm rooting for you.
I hope you share it with my channel and cheer for me. 🎶🍀🫒🍒👍🛎🎁
Thank you for this video! You provided us with not just information but wonderful tips to be successful!!!
Awesome video and just the information that I was looking for. I'll be adding sorrel to my garden this coming season.
Thanks so much for your info. It's very helpful. Blessings to you and yours.
You are so welcome
Wonderful video, thank you!
Thank you!!. Excellent and informative on sorrel growth.
You are very welcome
6:30 What is the stripping tool called?
metal tube
Thank you for your great video!! We were recently given a roselle, I have looked forward to learning about it and this was very informative. 😊
You are so welcome!
Very informative ❤
Thank you so much! Excellent video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful. I live in AZ. I love sorrel season.
I enjoyed this, very good info. I have some seed plants. I will.follow your advice. Thank you very much
Glad it was helpful!
I have 10 of these out in my garden. They are covered in blooms. I'm excited to harvest. Hopefully I have enough to make jam and tea. I get root knot nematode really bad, even in containers. I've started testing with marigolds and soil rotation. So far they haven't had any pests
Awesome video thank you!
Glad it helped!
Thank you queen!!!
A hedge?! I'm in love.
Very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!!!... You gave an excellent
Glad it was helpful!
I just ordered some off of Amazon I am a second generation Floridian very excited to graduate next year awesome video please keep up the good work you’re a natural
Thank you Teresa. We are conducting research on some new varieties, so look out for future videos on how they perform in Florida.
I've had a lot of success with hoss tools seeds. They are out of Georgia and get their seeds from their own farm. As well as all kinds of seeds with all kinds of varietys.
Loved this! I just got some young sprouts here in ABQ New Mexico. Hope they do OK, we are not like Florida.
Thanks for this excellently informative video. I recentlt fell on love with the taste of this and my freind gave me two plants. So happy watching them grow. QUESTION: Will the plant produce flowers/fruit for more than one year? If so, how many years, on average, will it produce. Thanks
One of it's nicknames is Florida cranberry. I love them, very little care needed for a whole lot of benefits!
@ndbg46881 glad you hear you are giving this a try! The plants can get up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Your local extension may have more information about growing this in your area. You are a bit north of the upper range. They prefer zones 8-11.
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From last year I really found love in planting sorrel and decided to start my farm journey with sorrel. Its just great to see the flowers and how they grow. This year I started early.
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Thank you for this video. This is my first year growing it and I have started late. My plants are only 3 weeks old. I am truly hoping i have enough time left to get a good harvest from them. I do have more seeds peft for next year and I will definately start earlier indoors. I was wondering what the time frame as in days to harvest are/is?
Thanks
Thank you for the content - you should be aware though that US gardeners know sorrel to be a different plant, a short leafy green plant. And even another clover-like green plant called wood sorrels. It would be a safe bet that most Americans wouldn't even know of a hibiscus with fruity calices, let alone that other countries would call it sorrel.
Common names to make life tricky at times. This plant goes by roselle, Florida cranberry, or Jamaican sorrel. The Latin name is Hibiscus sabdariffa.
Yeah mon me enjoy that man that's good enjoy watching again Yama
Thank you very much
You are welcome
Very informative, thank you.
First time growing this plant, why are the small blooms falling off the plant? The leaves are green and healthy, but the tiny small bloom is falling off. Any suggestions? Thank you
Great videowhat do you mean tou have to replant it and how ?
Thank you excellent video. I would like to know what is the best way to plant the seeds? How would you recommend I start from seeds.
You may start them either by seeds or seedlings it's just a matter of preference. If you have limited amount of seeds it would be best to do seedlings. If you are north of Florida you can start seedlings indoors, then plant outside when danger of frost has past.
Hi, I'm in Southern Maryland (zone 7B) and just seeded Rosella in my veggie garden. How big will these plants grow? We are away in August and September so I hope to harvest in October but I'm wondering how sturdy they are and if they need support?
I keep watching this video! Thank you. If planted in the ground, will they reproduce year after year or do they need to be replanted every year from seed?
Dear Susan,
It is grown as an annual, so you'll need to replant each year. Allow to fully mature then remove the calyces from the seed boll. Store the bolls in in a dry location. When fully dried the bolls will crack open. Collect and save the seeds. I store my seeds in miniature Ziploc type bags and place in refrigerator to extend their viability. Plant after the danger of frost has passed.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas thank you..mine only are round and never pointy like yours
Thank you for this video! This is my first year growing sorrel and they are now blooming. When is the best time to collect seeds for resowing next spring and what is the best way to store them. Thanks from West Texas
Lisa May hi, I know I didn’t make the video, but I do grow and use the plant. I have 7. Just finished harvesting some. After they are done blooming the calyx swells up, if you do not harvest the calyx for eating they keep going and finally they dry up. When they are dry the pod breaks open and you’ll see seeds. Little brown shriveled bean looking things. You will know when it is going to break open the large calyx starts looking really unattractive and twisted. For storage If you dry it well you can put them in mason jars with a paper towel to help with any left over moisture. But you can make jam and can it or freeze them. Good luck! SW Florida here.
Lisa, allow the bolls to fully mature (calyces somewhat stiff). Remove the calyces then place the seed bolls in a dry place. When the bolls split open collect the seeds, place in small ziploc/jewelry type bag and store in refrigerator until ready to plant. The seeds will remain viable for several years.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas So the seeds dont have to dry on the plant??!!! This is my first year growing. About to harvest. I didnt know i could keep the green seed bolls.
Hello, a helpful video, thank you.
In what month we sow the seeds of sorrel?
Fiesal, it depends on where you're located. Here in Central Florida you can plant between April and June. The earlier you plant the larger the plants will get. People who use the foliage as greens like to plant earlier to take advantage of having greens in the summer time.
What do you mean you have to replant it do they die after one harvest? I finally got seeds from hawai after searching for long time i want to plant lots of trees .
once it freezes, and you take it out of the freezer- what can you do with it?
I enjoyed this video. Good to have a source in my home state. I am growing sorrel for the first time this year. My plants are tall, appear healthy and have many blooms but the calyxes often (but not always) fall off just after blooming (with the blossom still attached). Any idea on why this is happening and how to prevent it? I am missing out on thick plump calyxes like the ones you have shown. Thank you!
Kat, I've never had that problem with mine. We are now conducting research on four different varieties for planting in Florida, so I'd be sure to look out for this. Sometimes some plants shed excess buds when they have too many. You could also check to see if you have any insects feeding on the buds causing them to drop.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas it happened less as the season went on. No bug issues, at least none that I could see. We'll see how it goes this year!
@@FahleFlyingDogFarm okay. Keep me posted. You can email sumter@ifas.ufl.edu to follow up.
i have to plant 3 this year. i have replaced our kool aid with sorrel😂
So you wait for the flower to drop and then harvest after 3wks time👌. I think thats where I went wrong & didn't collect them in time.
I am wondering bout that myself....what did it do?
I dried some and am now making jam...thinking i maybe did not harvest as suggested
Good morning I enjoy watching your presentation, how long does sorrel take from seed to harvest?
Good morning Trudy,
It takes four months.
What is the time frame for harvesting after it flowers...can they be too old?
thanks for this video! been searching for a reputable source. i have a wilting problem but i'm growing in a container.. what do i do to combat that?
Dear Junea,
Without seeing photos, my guess is that it's possibly Fusarium wilt disease. Unfortunately there's no cure for Fusarium Wilt. Get rid of both the plant and soil in the container. Do not dispose of in your compost bin. If you plan to reuse the container be sure to disinfect it with a 10% bleach solution. Please email me at nsamuel@ufl.edu if you have additional questions.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas thank you
This was very helpful. I am curious if it is possible to graft an okra onto a sorrel for purposes of evading the nematodes. Thank you for sharing this.
Josh,
That's a very good question. I don't know of that ever being done. We grow our okras in containers. We line the ground under the containers with a plastic to create a barrier. That has been working well in our backyard garden.
Have you already tried it? Curious to know if it works.
@@nunyabiznes33 I did try it and it did bud out. I just grafted it too late for any real conclusion. The sorrel died before the graft took off.
@@joshpatterson5959 well at least you already got some results. Are you gonna can try again this year?
@@nunyabiznes33 Exactly. Yes, I do intend on trying again this year.
What is the name of the tool please? Thank you. Great video.
Korresha, I call it a sorrel stripper. I don't know of it being sold commercially. Someone made it and gave it to me. It works really well.
Where can I source that tool?
Where can I get the seeds to buy
I grew them this year. They do not have as many fruits as yours or others. Mine have long thick stocks. And not many branches from bottom like yours. Do you prune yours to get so many branches.
Sandra, I do not prune. The size depends on how early you plant. The earlier you plant the larger plant you get. If your plant is shaded some it will grow more tall than wide.
Does the Sorrel grow well with Streetlights or other lights?
Diana,
Sorrel is a photo-period sensitive plant. Meaning flowering is induced by shorter daylengths; thus, if you are trying to grow them in a location that's close to streetlight that can affect production. If you are trying to grow indoors that's something you'll have to experiment with and see what works. Here's a link that you may use to give you some guidance.
people.umass.edu/~psoil120/manual/lab11.html
What's the name of that instrument pl
My sorrel have only leaves and its very bushy...no fruit. What is going on!!!
Shalome, sorrel is a short day plant, so it will begin to bloom as the days get shorter. It should begin to bloom sometime next month.
Can a plant my sorrel seed now during the month of October for a spring harvest
My question exactly
In Florida we plant sorrel between the months of April - June, early July latest for harvest this time of year. It usually dies back with first frost.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas I have 2 tree now waiting to harvest them to make sorrel drink but am not sure exactly when to harvest...
In Congo our staple vegetables are sorrel, cassava leaves, sweet potatoes leaves, malabar spinach….
I would love some recipes or hints on these...esp for malabar...we grow and sell this at the nursery I work at...
I have six plants and only one has bloomed
Please help?
Good tip from Hole in pots i always cut a plastic bottle so the lizard and iquanas cannot climb they slide back down hahah so.e times you can spray some cooking oil for better protection against these animals
You're in south Florida. What month do you plant sorrel?
My plants grew to over 7 feet while others say theirs grows only to 3 feet. Are their different varieties?
Yes, the plants can get to 7 or more feet tall. Based on my experience from planting them in Florida if you plant in March - May the plants have a lot more vegetative growth. If you plant June/July they don't get as tall, but still very productive. There are different varieties out there with different color calyces, and also variation in how the calyces open upon maturity.
Please guide how to produce Roselle seeds
Shere, Remove the calyces from the mature bolls (seed pods). Place the bolls in a single layer is in an area to dry. Once dry enough the bolls will open to reveal the seeds inside. Remove the seeds and store them in the refrigerator (not freezer) or a cool dry place until ready for planting.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas thank you so much!
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas no need to let the fruit mature and dry on the plant?
I just bought a Rossello from a vendor. I want to promogate clipping s but don't know where to cut🤷♀️Can you help me🙏🏻figure where to cut ? I have inside and tomorrow will like to plant it's 37 inches long
Sally, Roselle is a fast growing annual that is normally propagated from seed and replanted every year. I have never propagated it from cuttings. I did a quick search on the internet and saw one person posted that they grow them from cuttings by cutting the stems into pieces and removing the leaves before putting them to root. Good luck.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas Hi thank you for replying! I've experienced in the leaves that fell. Well I put them in a bottle water. They seem to be rooting 😁👏the leave dries and the part of the stem in the water is growing roots. I planted some in soil but let's see next week if the rooted. 🤔😁
Where can I get some seeds .
Daisy, you can purchase from online seed catalogs. I got my initial batch from someone locally who was growing sorrel and shared the seeds with me. Contact your local extension office they may be able to point you to a local source.
Hi. I would like to purchase a tool like yours but am unable to find any. Please send me where I can purchase one please. Thanks.
Osyth, It is an handmade tool that was given to me by someone who has since moved out of state. I am not aware of anywhere you can get it commercially.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas Thank you so much. I'm looking before the season starts because I have a small Sorrel farm for the first time. Blessings
It’s technically not sorrel but a hibiscus sorrel there other things people call sorrel is Normal sorrel which is related to rhurbarb and there’s wood sorrel in the oca family
Titan, the common names of plants vary depending on where you are in the world and even within regions of a country. Hence, the reason why scientific names are important. There an herb called sorrel with the scientific name Rumex acetosa, and that is different to what we call sorrel in this video with the scientific name, Hibiscus sabdariffa. When you use scientific names you will be talking about the same plant regardless to where you are in the world and that avoids confusion.
Where did you get the seeding tool? What is it called?
I think its an umbrella with the top sawed. 🤓
Michael, we got the tool from a person in Ocala, FL. I will have to find out if he sells commercially and get back with you.
@@angiecanniff944 Yes. That's what it appears to be.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas I'd like to know too please. 💚
I used a tube from an old wind chime. (You can get a thinwalled metal tube from a hardware store. 1/2 to 5/8’s inch diameter. Length is up to you. I took a file to the edge of the hole and made a inward bevel to sharpen it. I then padded the opposite end with a small rubber end for a walking cane. I duct taped that rubber end to the metal tube and wore a garden glove when I was pushing out the seed pod portion of the calyx up through the bottom. Might want to wear a rubber glove on the other hand because the red juice stains.
Hi, how can I get the seeds?
Monica, There are places online that sell the seeds. However, persons who grow them are usually willing to share seeds as a single boll contains several seeds. Check your extension office to see if they know of a local source. If you are in the US, it's too late to plant, so save seeds your get and either direct seed in the ground or sow them for planting April - July.
I have a ton.
That's a goode idea for the rabbits. Varmints are usually the worst garden pests. Deer are the worst of the worst!
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Why are you replanting each year, I thought sorrel was perennial?
All good, except this isn't a sorrel 😄