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26 May 21, Joanne L Hilder (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My Rosella bushes are currently very productive and making lots of jam. However i am not sure what to do when the fruit is flowers are finished. Do I prune or pull up and start again in Sept/Oct with new seedings? I live is suburban Brisbane. I would love some advice from experienced growers.

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06 May 21, Rosaleen (Australia - tropical climate)

Bugs are eating my rosella bush. What natural spray could I use? Thank you

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10 May 21, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

look up the internet, usually a chilli garlic mix soap mix.

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29 Mar 21, Manfred Widmer (Australia - tropical climate)

My Rosella Plants growing very good, I had the first harvest after about 3 months. Now since 2 months there is no sign of new flowers. What Fertilizer should I use?

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30 Mar 21, (Australia - temperate climate)

Any general fertiliser will do.

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17 Mar 21, Anita (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Wonderful rain and more to come however - will my plot of rosellas that are ready to harvest survive this comfortably? I usually have a dry growing season being west of Ipswich. We have customers for the fresh fruit so I am getting a bit nervous about the fruit until we start picking soon. Thankyou

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18 Mar 21, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

The dangers of growing a lot of vegies this time of the year is the weather. If you do, then you run the risk of the weather ruining or damaging your crop. 4-5-6 inches of rain in an hour or so can make a mess real quick. That is why I don't start planting until this month. A quick downpour maybe ok, but prolong wet weather could lead to disease, fungus and insects (grubs). Keep a close eye on them. It is your call when to pick.

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08 Mar 21, Bruce Ray (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have just purchased a mature rosella plant .. It already has fruit. I understand soil conditions needed but am not sure of sunshine requirements. live in NNSW 60 km from the coast. Like your site! Thank you in advance

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09 Mar 21, rod ward (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Bruce, Rod here from Caboolture Qld, about 30klms from coast. From my experience and not sure what you refer to as a mature plant. Rosellas like full sun, like soil to be moist but do not overwater, like a well drained soil, they are known to die very quickly if too wet. I buy seedlings as I have poor success in raising from seed. Up to about 400mm high I remove any small fruit so that they tend to branch out. I planted last year in September and the first flowers appeared about 3 weeks ago. Fruit ready to pick now. My trees are about 2metres tall now. Message back if you would like more info. Cheers Rod

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22 Sep 21, Matilda (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Rod, just wondering where do you buy your seedings from? Many thanks, Matilda

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