Love your videos on Castor Bean Plants! I’ve been growing from my own seed harvested over the last 5 years. I’m in Northern Alberta Canada. I’m going to start mine today indoors. I really think that the less root competition might be the secret! Thanks for all the tips!
Thanks, Looking at the climate for north Alberta yours summers are not too dissimilar to mine, just a little warmer. Its a great plant to add that tropical look to the garden, especially with your cold winters many of the tropical looking plants that I can grow wouldn't survive your harsh winters so a fast growing annual like castor bean plants is ideal. Yes root competition does seem to make a big difference, as the plants will be competing for water and nutrients.
I have one about 8’ tall in a large pot and I love it. So far I’ve had three dozen beautiful fat ripe seeds from it and will try a few in the ground next year. Yours are marvellous 👍
@@janewhite2331 I would dry them out and then keep them in a paper envelop in a cool dry location. They need to dry out otherwise they will rot or start to germinate, you don't need to worry about them drying out as they will be fine. Just be careful as the seeds are the most poisonous part so make sure you wear gloves, keep the seeds in a safe place and well labelled.
Found out about these last year, I pass one every day in the summer, the gentleman who grows it starts it indoors, then moves it outside in May, in the middle of October it is 12-15 feet tall, we are on the 44th Parallel in the US.
Looks fab bro. I grew impala and new Zealand purple this year, the NZP has done the best here in north wales for me I’ve got 3 that are now about 9ft all tho the storms have battered them about a bit lol. I’ve just recently got hold of some blue giant seeds ready for next year. I do love the pinky/red stem on yours tho, shame they are annuals lol
That's a really good size for a cooler part of the UK, I think I'm going to try some different varieties next year, I like the seeds and leaves on Impala, but its a dwarf variety. Ricinus gibsonii looks very similar to Impala but grows twice the size. If you live near the coast it's possible that they can over winter in mild winters, Mine are just about still alive and I've had -5c already.
Great video! I have a Red Castor oil plant growing in a south facing window that is a foot tall now. Is it possible just to keep it as an indoor plant? Can it be pruned to keep it a reasonable size? Thanks so much for any info.
There are castor leafy greens in traditional Korean dishes. It is good for skin beauty, anti-inflammatory, and constipation, but not seem to effect on kidney sickness Boil young leaves in hot water with 2 to 3 teaspoons of salt for 5 minutes or little more, and then soak them in cold water for at least an hour to remove toxicity. After that, drain and cut them into appropriate sizes and season them to your liking with olive oil or sesame oil Or you can put it in the shade and store it by drying it well When you want to eat it, soak it in water and boil it slightly
the castor bean plant is extremely resistant in periods of drought, and can grow even without water, in addition its stem is thicker and more resistant every day, and begins to turn white with time.
The main thing you need for big plants is lots of sun, lots of fertiliser and the right variety, many of the varieties only grow to about six foot in height.
Love your videos on Castor Bean Plants! I’ve been growing from my own seed harvested over the last 5 years. I’m in Northern Alberta Canada. I’m going to start mine today indoors. I really think that the less root competition might be the secret! Thanks for all the tips!
Thanks, Looking at the climate for north Alberta yours summers are not too dissimilar to mine, just a little warmer. Its a great plant to add that tropical look to the garden, especially with your cold winters many of the tropical looking plants that I can grow wouldn't survive your harsh winters so a fast growing annual like castor bean plants is ideal. Yes root competition does seem to make a big difference, as the plants will be competing for water and nutrients.
I have one about 8’ tall in a large pot and I love it. So far I’ve had three dozen beautiful fat ripe seeds from it and will try a few in the ground next year. Yours are marvellous 👍
That's big for a pot grown plant, you should be able to get even bigger next year when they are in the ground.
@@Gardeningat58N how would you recommend that I should keep the seeds until next year? I’m concerned that they shouldn’t dedydrate
@@janewhite2331 I would dry them out and then keep them in a paper envelop in a cool dry location. They need to dry out otherwise they will rot or start to germinate, you don't need to worry about them drying out as they will be fine. Just be careful as the seeds are the most poisonous part so make sure you wear gloves, keep the seeds in a safe place and well labelled.
@@Gardeningat58N Thank you very much I will do as you say and keep them in a brown envelope in the fridge
Found out about these last year, I pass one every day in the summer, the gentleman who grows it starts it indoors, then moves it outside in May, in the middle of October it is 12-15 feet tall, we are on the 44th Parallel in the US.
Looks fab bro. I grew impala and new Zealand purple this year, the NZP has done the best here in north wales for me I’ve got 3 that are now about 9ft all tho the storms have battered them about a bit lol. I’ve just recently got hold of some blue giant seeds ready for next year. I do love the pinky/red stem on yours tho, shame they are annuals lol
That's a really good size for a cooler part of the UK, I think I'm going to try some different varieties next year, I like the seeds and leaves on Impala, but its a dwarf variety. Ricinus gibsonii looks very similar to Impala but grows twice the size. If you live near the coast it's possible that they can over winter in mild winters, Mine are just about still alive and I've had -5c already.
Great video! I have a Red Castor oil plant growing in a south facing window that is a foot tall now. Is it possible just to keep it as an indoor plant? Can it be pruned to keep it a reasonable size? Thanks so much for any info.
Does the castor plant green leafs help s with kidney prob?
No I don't think so, its very poisonous so it's more likely to destroy your kidneys, do not eat any part of the plant.
There are castor leafy greens in traditional Korean dishes. It is good for skin beauty, anti-inflammatory, and constipation, but not seem to effect on kidney sickness
Boil young leaves in hot water with 2 to 3 teaspoons of salt for 5 minutes or little more, and then soak them in cold water for at least an hour to remove toxicity. After that, drain and cut them into appropriate sizes and season them to your liking with olive oil or sesame oil
Or you can put it in the shade and store it by drying it well
When you want to eat it, soak it in water and boil it slightly
How will you protect from cold
I grow these each year from seed, it would be too difficult in my climate to protect them over winter.
the castor bean plant is extremely resistant in periods of drought, and can grow even without water, in addition its stem is thicker and more resistant every day, and begins to turn white with time.
Yup. Have a giant one in my patio. 0 water
Do you have a good source for choosing a variety of Castor Oil Plants please?
My castor plants never get that tall.
The main thing you need for big plants is lots of sun, lots of fertiliser and the right variety, many of the varieties only grow to about six foot in height.
I grew these year round at my home in Florida gets sun most of day and in Virginia they grow beautiful in the summer. So colorful and easy to grow