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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 6 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Ricinus communisRicinus communis

Castor Bean

In Stock: 11.4 lb (Total:11.4lb)

Zanzibariensis variety (grows very large, green leaves, purple tinted stems). This lot is treated with Methyl Bromide.

Ricinus communis

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11.4 lb

Zanzibariensis variety (grows very large, green leaves, purple tinted stems). This lot is treated with Methyl Bromide.

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

620

Quantity:

11.4 lb

Collected in:

Tanzania

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834926

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 6 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Ricinus communis, Castor Bean, is a horticultural annual grown for its big palmate leaves, up to 3' wide. It can become a 40' tree in tropical areas, but it is generally grown as an annual. The plant is widely used as a decorative plant in parks and other public areas. However, it is important to note that the whole plant is very poisonous, even one seed has been known to be lethal to children. Castor seed is the source of castor oil, which has a wide variety of uses. Castor oil has many uses in medicine and other applications and is also effective as a motor lubricant. Despite its many uses, it is important to be cautious when handling the plant due to its toxicity.