{"product_id":"roselle-hi0220","title":"Organic True Roselle Seeds, Hibiscus sabdariffa HI0220","description":"This plant is highly prized on every continent. \u003cbr\u003e Native to West Africa, Roselle fruit, stems and leaves have been used for centuries, by many different cultures. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The reason this plant has received so much attention is for the astonishing amount of phytochemicals and antioxidants that give it its rich red coloring. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The flowers are a beautiful cream, 3- 4 inches wide with a deep red center. The fruit (calyx) is 1- 1 1\/2 inches wide and is a fleshy deep red. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The red calyces are exported all over the world and used as food colorings and syrups. The leaves are used in salads and are highly nutritious. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In the Caribbean, a drink is made from the roselle fruit (the calyces with the seed pods removed). It is prepared by boiling fresh, frozen or dried roselle fruit in water for 8 to 10 minutes (or until the water turns red), then adding sugar. Bay leaves and cloves may also be added during boiling.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In many parts of the world it is used as jams, jellies and preserves. It can also be made into a tea. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This can be used as a food replacement and has fed many people in areas of the world where food is scarce. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is also included in my hot climate survival seed pack. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Perennial zones 9-11, can be grown as an annual. The seeds are very abundant and can be planted every year.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is for 20 seeds","brand":"SeedCult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53058303852907,"sku":"HI0220","price":3.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/5815\/2043\/files\/0_1db596de-4f70-4caa-b814-c1bc18648631.jpg?v=1775072049","url":"https:\/\/seedcult.com\/products\/roselle-hi0220","provider":"SeedCult","version":"1.0","type":"link"}