Oilseeds· Ricinus communis

Anbauratgeber für Castor Bean

A tropical oilseed producing castor oil, the only commercial source of hydroxylated fatty acid (ricinoleic acid). Used in industrial lubricants, bioplastics, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products.

Wie lange dauert der Anbau von Castor Bean?

Castor Bean ist in der Regel etwa 150 Tage nach der Pflanzung erntereif.

150

Tage bis zur Ernte

805

kg/Hektar

low

Wasserbedarf

full sun

Sonnenbedarf

Anbaubedingungen

Temperatur

20-35°C optimal

Niederschlag

400-1000 mm/Jahr

Frosttoleranz

none

Trockenheitstoleranz

high

Luftfeuchtigkeit

low Toleranz

Hitzetoleranz

high

Bodenanforderungen

Bodenart & pH-Wert

Beste Bodenarten: sandy loam, loam, alluvial

pH-Bereich: 5 - 6.5 (optimal: 5.8)

Drainage: good

Nährstoffbedarf (N-P-K)

Stickstoff (N)moderate

Phosphor (P)moderate

Kalium (K)low

Pflanzanleitung

Pflanzmethoden

direct seeding

Pflanztiefe

8 cm

Pflanzabstand

60 cm Abstand, 90 cm Reihen

Pflanzzeit

spring, early_summer

Ertrag & Wirtschaftlichkeit

Ertragsspanne

600 - 1,920 kg/ha

Häufige Schädlinge & Krankheiten

Häufige Schädlinge

semilooper
capsule borer
thrips

Häufige Krankheiten

fusarium wilt
grey mold
alternaria blight

Nutzen Sie die KI-gestützte Erkennung von Pflanzenkrankheiten, um Probleme frühzeitig zu erkennen und Ernteverluste zu vermeiden.

Anbautipps

Seeds contain ricin toxin -- handle with care during processing and keep away from livestock.

Castor thrives on marginal land unsuitable for food crops, providing income from degraded soils.

Harvest capsules when they begin to turn brown; delay causes explosive shattering.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

How long does Castor Bean take to grow?

Castor Bean typically takes 150 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 12 days. The best planting season is spring, early_summer.

What soil does Castor Bean need?

Castor Bean grows best in sandy loam, loam, alluvial soil with a pH of 5-6.5. Good drainage is required.

What temperature does Castor Bean need?

Castor Bean grows best at 20-35°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.

What is the expected yield for Castor Bean?

Across 4 countries with grounded data, reported national yields for Castor Bean range from 600 to 1,920 kg/hectare, with a median of 805. These are national statistics, not a best-case figure — an individual farm's yield depends on variety, climate, soil and management.