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Ricinus communisRicinus communis

Castor Bean

In Stock: 3.119 lb (Total:3.899lb)

Seeds from this lot will see a wide range of leaf, flower and capsule colors (from green to reddish to purple).

Ricinus communis

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0.2 lb

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

3.12 lb

Seeds from this lot will see a wide range of leaf, flower and capsule colors (from green to reddish to purple).

Details

Germination:

80%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

950

Quantity:

3.12 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

9

Item ID:

1829100

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.