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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)
Last change : 07/21/22