Seeds - Castor Bean

Q and A

By Groundskeeper

Question: Tuesday, June 11, 2002

Hi Mark I am looking for info on castor beans.How to grow them is a mystery to me. i have soaked them ,taken off the outer husk and started then in pots. They turn to mush.

Answer:

Don't remove the outer skin. Scarify the seed case (nick with a knife or nail file) to encourage germination and soak overnight in water. Plant it on its narrow edge, not flat, to discourage rotting.

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