• Garden

    Growing and harvesting roselle hibiscus

    This is my first year growing roselle hibiscus in the garden. It’s often referred to as jamaica or sorrel. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to grow and harvest. I grew up drinking agua de Jamaica but didn’t realize I could have my own plant in my backyard! A little bit about Roselle hibiscus, it grows into a shrub and is a perennial in zones 9-10, and is grown as an annual in other zones. All parts of the plant are edible, including the leaves which are highly nutritious. Them stems are also used to make cords and carrying…