Need advice on when to harvest these seeds?

podster Deep East Texas, TX(Zone 8a) Oct 20, 2007

I have a tropical Hibiscus sabdariffa ~ Roselle. The fruits are edible (and tasty) but this is my first plant and I am wanting seed.

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podster Deep East Texas, TX(Zone 8a) Oct 20, 2007

Because it is my first year, I am unsure when it is time to harvest the seeds. Anyone here have any experience or ideas? It would be greatly appreciated.

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critterologist Frederick, MD(Zone 6b) Oct 20, 2007

On my hardy hibiscus, the pods turned brown and crunchy and started splitting open... I could see round, brown, hard seeds inside so I figured they weren't going to get any readier! I'd think tropical hibiscus might be similar. ?

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podster Deep East Texas, TX(Zone 8a) Oct 21, 2007

I am anxious to harvest seed but have found that the plant will continue blooming is the calyces are harvested. I supposed I have better wait for the seed instead. The red husks are actually separating so I should be able to watch the seeds. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Hibiscus. pod

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Riverland Northeast, LA(Zone 8a) Oct 21, 2007

Those seed pods are almost as pretty as the flower.

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podster Deep East Texas, TX(Zone 8a) Oct 21, 2007

Thank you ~ they are and I am hoping for plenty of seed. From the reading I have done, all parts are edible from leaves to blooms to seed pods. The calyces taste like crabapples or maybe cranberries... Need to leave them alone tho to produce seed. 8 )

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