{"product_id":"castor-bean-seeds","title":"Castor Bean Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastor bean is a fast-growing, dramatic ornamental plant known for its huge tropical-looking leaves, bold stems, and unusual spiny seed pods. Plants can grow 6–10 feet tall or more in a single season, making them a striking choice for the back of a garden, along fences, or as a living privacy screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Soaking the seeds for 12–24 hours before planting can help speed germination. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil and give plants plenty of room to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–120 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to mature seed pods, depending on variety, temperatures, and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1–1½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–5 feet apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6–10+ feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grown as an annual in areas with freezing winters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 seeds to a pack. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese seeds were grown here on our homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Safety Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Castor bean seeds contain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ericin and are highly toxic if chewed or swallowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep seeds and plants away from children, pets, and livestock. Wear gloves when handling seeds and seed pods, and do not use any part of the plant for food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ali's Organics \u0026 Garden Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43535704424661,"sku":"BI1196","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/9922\/files\/IMG_0264.jpg?v=1789777957","url":"https:\/\/www.alisorganics.com\/products\/castor-bean-seeds","provider":"Ali's Organics \u0026 Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}