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Kenaf / Fiber Hibiscus

Kenaf / Fiber Hibiscus tall flowering plants with stalks used for fiber and seeds used for oil. Gorgeous, large tan blossoms. Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 40 seeds (1.15 grams), OG

Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) is a Hibiscus species plant that’s grown for fiber uses. Easy to germinate and grow, the stalks of this species are predominantly used to create ropes, but also can twine, cloth, and paper. Seeds can also be used as a vegetable oil. Plants can reach over six feet tall.

Kenaf is an annual plant. Harvest stalks for fiber approximately 120 days when seeding in ideal soil and climate conditions. 

Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
Kenaf / Fiber Hibiscus
Scientific Name:
Hibiscus cannabinus
Plant Lifespan:
Annual
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Early Winter (Dec 21 - Jan 20), Mid Winter (Jan 21 - Feb 20), Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), and Late Fall (Nov 22 - Dec 20)
Seeding Depth:
1/2 in.
Days to Sprout:
5-12
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
70
Plant Spacing:
24-36 in.
Plant Height:
6 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
120+

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