{"product_id":"roselle-seeds-for-planting","title":"ROSELLE - OPV","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"pdp-mod-section-title outer-title\" data-spm-anchor-id=\"a2o4l.pdp.0.i1.e48b3f78Xsr6nJ\"\u003eROSELLE - OPV (139 seeds)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Wt: 6 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination : 85 % up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurity :99 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox # of seeds : 139 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Before : 07\/04\/2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLot No. : 001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-product-detail\" data-spm=\"product_detail\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-product-desc \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-content detail-content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROSELLE -OPV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-content detail-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-content detail-content\"\u003eRoselle, or Hibiscus sabdariffa L. probably came from India and Malaysia and was then carried to Africa. It is now grown throughout the tropics, mainly for its leaves and edible calyces. Major producers and exporters of roselle are Sudan, Mexico, Thailand, China, Jamaica, Egypt, Senegal, and Mali. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Varieties: There are many cultivars or lines of roselle based on phenotypic variations in plant height, color of leaves and calyx, size of calyx, yield and taste of the calyx. However, there are still no recommended varieties for leaf, calyx or fiber production. Propagation and planting: It can be propagated through seeds and stem cuttings. For leafy vegetables, seeds can be directly sown or transplanted 2 weeks after sowing in 5meter or m x 1m plots with 50 centimeter or cm x 20-40 cm planting distance and 2-3 plants\/hill. Planting distance for calyx production should be wider, up to 100 cm apart. It is important to note that timing of planting is a critical aspect, especially in calyx production. Since roselle is a photoperiod (i.e. change in day length) sensitive plant, planting should be done by October so that flowering will commence during the cold months. PEST MANAGEMENT – Diseases commonly observed in roselle include leaf spot, caused by Cercospora hibisci, and powdery mildew (Oidium abelmoschi). Roselle with green leaves appear to be more susceptible than the red leaf types. Phytophthora spp. causes stem burn and the sudden wilting of the plant. Spraying roselle with compost tea can reduce downy mildew infestation and other diseases. Insect pests can damage the leaves; these include the flea beetle (Podagrica spp.), calyx (cotton bollworm larvae, Earias biplaga\/insulana), cotton stainer (Dysdercus supertitiosus) and stem (spiral borers, Agrilus acutus). Spraying the plants with a soap solution infused with hot pepper can help reduce insect pests. Harvesting and processing For leaf production, leaves can be harvested 8 weeks from transplanting, and this is usually done 2-3 times during the vegetative stage. For calyx production, calyces can be harvested 10-14 days after flowering, or when the calyx snaps off easily by hand. Separate the calyx from the fruit, either manually or through the use of a cork borer prior to drying in the shade for 2-3 days. Yields of up to 1 ton or t\/hectare or ha of calyces have been reported in Sudan. POTENTIAL – Aside from its potential as a vegetable crop, roselle is gaining attention nowadays from the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries because of its potential as a natural food product and as a colorant to replace some synthetic dyes. The calyx has big potential in the market, especially if processed (dried, jams, jellies, wines, health drinks, etc.). RECIPES – Sinaing na tulingan with roselle leaves: Mix garlic, onion, ground black pepper, ginger, and water in a pot. Place roselle leaves under tulingan and let it boil for 30 minutes. Roselle juice\/tea: Steep 5-7 dried calyces or 2-3 fresh calyces in boiling water for 5 minutes or until the red color comes out. Serve warm or with rice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Farmchoice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34149419942024,"sku":"ROSELLE - OPV","price":0.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/2987\/9688\/products\/Slide114.jpg?v=1595998176","url":"https:\/\/www.farmchoice.ph\/products\/roselle-seeds-for-planting","provider":"Farmchoice Agribusiness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}