Roselle अम्बाड़ी

🌱 About the plant

Grown for fibre and calyces in the west and centre; a striking tall annual.

Growing it

Harvest calyces while still fleshy, before they dry.

What it is for

Ambadi bhaji and sherbet; bast fibre.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Weekly

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

1.5–2.5 m

First harvest

Calyces at 120 days

Harvest calyces while still fleshy, before they dry.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Ambadi bhaji and sherbet; bast fibre.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India