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Alegría Village Community, en Eco-village in the hills of San Mateo, Costa Rica.

Cranberry Hibiscus

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Spanish Name

Hibisco morada

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Scientific Name

Hibiscus acetosella

Category
Leafy greens & herbs
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Perennial/Annual
Bi-Annual
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Edible parts
FlowerLeaves
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Recipes
Cranberry Hibiscus Drink
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Growth Type
HerbaceousShurb
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Usage
CulinaryMedicinalSalad GreenOrnamentalBiomass
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Life Cycle
Placenta 2Secondary
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Origin
Africa
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Strata Category
Medium
🌱 Variety
No access
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How to eat

Eat raw in salads, or add to pestos

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Nutritional Info

High in antioxidants (anthocyanins), vitamin C

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Medicinal Uses

Antihypertensive, supports immunity, aids weight loss

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Planting Distance

60–80 cm between plants

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Harvest Time

30–45 days after planting (leaves). Harvest: Continuous leaf harvest for 4–6 months or more; reseeds easily

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Harvest days
Tuesday, 29. April - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 6. May - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 20. May - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 1. July - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 22. July - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 29. July - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 30. September - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 4. November - Weekly Food Basket