- Pictures
- Origin
- Africa
- Harvest Time
- 30–45 days after planting (leaves). Harvest: Continuous leaf harvest for 4–6 months or more; reseeds easily
- Usage
- Culinary, Medicinal, Salad Green, Ornamental, Biomass
- Perennial/Annual
- Bi-Annual
- Growth Type
- Herbaceous, Shurb
- Planting Distance
- 60–80 cm between plants
- Nutritional Info
- High in antioxidants (anthocyanins), vitamin C
- Strata Category
- Medium
- How to eat
- Eat raw in salads, or add to pestos
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 29. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 6. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 20. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 1. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 22. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 29. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 30. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 4. November - Weekly Food Basket
- Medicinal Uses
- Antihypertensive, supports immunity, aids weight loss
- Life Cycle
- Placenta 2, Secondary
- Spanish Name
- Hibisco morada
- Recipes
- Cranberry Hibiscus Drink
- Category
- Leafy greens & herbs
- Scientific Name
- Hibiscus acetosella
- Edible parts
- Flower, Leaves
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited June 8, 2025.Open in Notion