Bissap
(Hibiscus sabdariffa)
- Type of vegetable : fruit
- Optimum growth pH range: 6.5-7
- Optimal growth temperature range : 25-32°C
- Organic matter requirements :
- Rooting :
- Special requirements : photosensitive: growing in daytime over 1 p.m. and flowering when daytime less than 12 p.m. Very well suited to Mayotte.
- Seed characteristics
- Number of seeds per gram : 35 - 40
- Nursery : Optional
- Sowing depth : 20 - 30 mm
- Line spacing : 90 cm
- Interplant : 60 cm
- Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions
Field |
Pollination at commercial maturity |
120-180 d | 14-21 d |
- Optimal storage conditions
Temperatures |
Keep dry (drying at 43°C maximum) |