Ricinus / Castor Bean (A)
Ricinus communis. Also known as Castor Bean.
Annual
Start inside 6-8 weeks before planting out in large peat pots. Soak seeds for 24 hours and cover with 1 inch of soil and provide a warm soil of 21°C (70°F). Or can be planted directly outdoors after the soil warms up and after all risk of frost. Transplant after last frost into a full sun location, 2-3 feet apart. The richer the soil, the larger this plant will grow.
