Gongura Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Gongura Seeds produce leafy plants with a naturally tart flavor and green to reddish foliage. The tender leaves are commonly harvested for cooking and are widely used in curries, chutneys, dals, and other traditional dishes. Plants grow best in warm conditions with full sun, fertile well-draining soil, regular moisture, and adequate growing space.

Features

• Produces edible, tangy leaves
• Green to reddish foliage depending on type
• Suitable for vegetable and herb gardens
• Leaves can be harvested while young and tender
• Performs well in warm growing conditions
• Suitable for garden beds and containers

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
• Common Name (US): Roselle
• Seed Type / Variety: Leafy Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching annual
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: March–June
• Germination: 7–14 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 4–7 ft tall
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 in apart