Ricinus (castor oil plants) are not difficult to grow from seed, and can be grown easily on a sunny windowsill. Ricinis plants grow well in the UK and other temperate climates, but do need staking against strong winds. The plants are highly toxic, so please take care when handling the plants and especially the seeds.
Jan 11, 2019
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Mar 23, 2024 · Castor seeds need temperatures of 15-20°C to germinate, and should sprout in two to six weeks. Pot on when seedlings are large enough to handle ...
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Posted: Apr 8, 2021
Posted: Apr 8, 2021
Sep 8, 2019 · I like to start them by soaking them first in water - this allows the seeds to plump up and swell, which gives them a great jump start on the ...
Seeds must be sown early in the year, and ideally soaked for a few hours in tepid water beforehand. At the end of the season, plants are either discarded or ...
Feb 8, 2012 · Late March/early April under cover - greenhouse or indoors - don't plant out till all danger of frost has passed and soil is warm - early June ...
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Posted: Feb 17, 2021
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Ricinus communis. castor oil plant. An erect, branching shrub to 1.5m when grown as an annual, with very deeply 5- to 12-lobed, glossy, green, red or bronze ...
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Posted: Apr 12, 2023
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We recommend germinating at 15 to 20 degrees C. Seeds should ideally germinate in between 2 and 6 weeks although they make take considerably longer. Pot on ...