Seeds
Nursery beds or containers
Irrigated soil
Warm climate
Choose the type of hibiscus flowers you want to grow. There are more than 200 known species of hibiscus flowers in the world but the species most commonly used for tea is hibiscus sabdariffa. Acquire seeds from a nursery or a seed distributor. Organic seeds are preferred.
Plant the seeds sometime between mid-May and early June. It is best to start them in nursery beds or well drained containers in a protected grow room if you live in a cooler climate. If you live in a warm climate you can start the seeds right in the ground. These flowers like warm, moist climates and will not survive a frost. In Julia F. Morton's book "Fruits of Warm Climates," she suggests that the flowers bloom best in temperatures from 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Water the seeds regularly if you live in a region that gets little rain, but don't flood them, simply keep them moist at all times. If you have started the seeds in nursery containers you may transplant them to an outdoor bed when they are about 4 inches tall.
Monitor your plants so that you can pick the calyces (the sepals) at the proper time. They can take anywhere from 3 to 5 months to mature for the picking depending on your climate.
Coreopsis spp. Because it has so many redeeming qualities, we’re willing to overlook the origin of tickseed’s scientific name, Coreopsis. It comes from a combination of two Greek words: “koris,” meaning bedbug, and “opsis,” meaning view. Paints a pretty picture, doesn’t it? Well, while the etymology may not be lovely, the flower certainly is. Growing natively throughout the Americas are varieties in bright and pale yellow, white, red, an
Chives are one of those herbs that I consider essential in any kitchen garden. They’re not fussy and they provide you with a reliable crop all season long. Plus, once you have a plant going, it will reproduce as long as you let it. That’s because chives send up pretty flowers that turn into seed heads. You can easily harvest these seeds and start a whole new crop. If you’re new to gardening, I think it’s one of the best plants to try for your first attempt a
Tulipa spp. Have you ever visited a botanical garden on a warm spring day and marveled at tulips in a rainbow of colors, with shapes ranging from cups to stars, contrasting striations, and ruffled edges? Now’s your chance to bring a taste of that awesome display home. The tulip, Tulipa spp., is a colorful perennial flower in the Liliaceae, or lily family. It’s best suited to growing in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7. True botanical species as well as cultivated hybrid v
Growing Korean cucumbers from seeds is a great way to add a tasty new addition to your garden. Our expert gardeners will reveal the secrets to a bumper crop of this delicious treat in this growing guide. Here’s what you need to know. What are Korean cucumbers? Korean cucumber, also known as oi (오이) in Korea, is an Asian cucumber variety developed in South Korea. The fruit’s size is longer and more slender than that of regular cucumbers, typically around 18 inches (45 cm) long and 2 i