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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: If hot water does not allow the seed to imbibe, nick the seed carefully and soak again in warm water. 

Jatropha curcas

Barbados Nut, Physic Nut

  • Jatropha curcas

Please select the quantity desired, and we will advise availability and price as soon as possible.

Details

Min. hardiness zone:
9

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: If hot water does not allow the seed to imbibe, nick the seed carefully and soak again in warm water. 

Looking for a high-quality biofuel that is efficient and eco-friendly? Look no further than the Jatropha curcas , also known as Barbados Nut and Physic Nut. The oil extracted from the crushed seeds of this flowering plant can be processed to create biodiesel, which can be used in any standard diesel car. The residue, or press cake, can be used for several purposes, including as biomass feedstock to power electricity plants, fertilizer, and even as animal fodder. Additionally, this plant is resilient and can grow in deserts and poor soils. Make the switch to Jatropha curcas Barbados Nut and contribute to a healthier environment.

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